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LIVE LOCAL, LIVE SMALL: Road tripping for sink fraud

BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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GO FOR A SINK, COME BACK WITH A TYPEWRITER: In her journey for a cast-iron sink, Gwenfar returned from Asheboro, NC, with a typewriter instead. Photo by John Wolfe

ou know, Chris Rock has a bit about how ATMs should have some sort of warning on them when you try to withdraw money at like 4 in the morning—like, ‘Do you really want to do this?’ Because there is nothing good that you are spending money on at that time of night.’”

My friend, Eric, grinned.

“I think that’s how it all started.” I nodded my head. “I was combing Craigslist at 1 a.m. That’s not a good time for rational decision-making.”

“I think that’s when most people look at Craigslist,” Eric chuckled.

“Yeah, ‘sink fraud’—who knew?”

I have been shopping for a double-basin

cast-iron farmhouse sink, with two drain boards, for a while. I have several different projects going on, but that is one I come back to periodically. Well, primarily, when I can’t sleep. Then I surf Craigslist.

Now, I can reporcelain a sink, so I do not need something in immaculate condition.

But it should be solid and 60 to 66 inches in length. Jock was out of town, so I had access to his pickup truck, and John was available for a day of driving when a sink popped up that was exactly what I wanted.

I sent John the listing; he made arrangements.

“You are sure this guy is going to be around in the middle of the day? He doesn’t need us to come in the evening?” I asked.

“The middle of the day when most people

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are at work?”

“He said he would be around all day,” John confirmed. We were expected to arrive in Seagrove around lunch time.

OK, I thought. We leave at 9 a.m., drive to Seagrove, get the sink, have a quick lunch, maybe get to look at one of the potteries, hit the road, and we should be back to the dogs by about 4 p.m. Sounds doable.

Seagrove pottery is quite famous. It seemed a shame to drive all the way without seeing at least one potter in action. I explained our plans to Anthony when he asked why I wasn’t going to be available that day.

“You’re driving three hours each way for a sink?” he asked in disbelief.

“Yes,” I nodded. “If I am going to spend

the rest of my life with it, it needs to be the one I want.”

He rolled his eyes and walked off to shelve a stack of books, while grumbling about my priorities and decision-making process.

John and I had a lovely drive out to Seagrove. We stopped at Oxendine Produce on Hwy 74 for peaches, boiled peanuts and sodas. About 45 minutes away from our destination, John sent the guy a text to let him know where we were. Fifteen minutes later John got a reply the guy was still in Asheboro.

“Do you have an ETA?” John sent back.

We didn’t get an answer but decided to at least find our destination. Then if we

needed to get lunch and come back, we could.

Our directions brought us to a nice grouping of trailers. It looked like “family land”: Mom and Dad had some land and a trailer.

One of the kids got married and they put a trailer on part of the land for them. Then the next kid got married—and so on and so forth. There were nice flowers, some flags in the yard and children’s toys.

“So we’re here...” John left a voicemail.

“Parked next to an open shed with two tractors and a mini-van.”

About the time he hung up, the world’s nicest pit bull wandered up and presented her tummy to be rubbed. John finally got a call back. Apparently, the sink, which had been in storage and was supposed to be delivered to the guy at the trailer, was now at his parent’s antique store—“just up the road.” He asked if we wanted to follow him there. We agreed, though not without me questioning why he hadn’t just sent us to the antique store in the first place. That would have been easier—and a little more legitimate. About 10 minutes later, we bade farewell to the pit bull and followed a broken-down Kia sedan with three people and a chihuahua out of the driveway.

“Goat-zeebo!” I pointed to a yard with a beautiful gazeebo with a heard of goats congregating around it to get out of the light drizzle. “This is getting weird.”

“Well, I feel better we are headed into town instead of farther into nowhere,” John observed.

Indeed, we had come into Seagrove proper, which was really quite darling.

But, about the time John finished his sentence, we passed through and were on the highway.

“This is different from my definition of ‘right up the road,’” I grumbled. Thirty minutes later, we pulled up in front of an antique store in Asheboro. While we looked for a parking space, the guy jumped out of his Kia, ran into the antique store and came running out with the sink over his shoulder.

It was like some sort of weird cross between Jesse James and Brett Favre, but with a surfboard-sized sink.

Did he just steal a sink from an antique store? Because running down the street like that is a bit surprising, to say the least.

“OK, let’s put this down and take a look at it.” I gestured toward the sidewalk to try to forestall him throwing it in the back of the pickup truck.

John looked at the sink. He looked at me.

He looked at the sink. He looked back at me. In spite of my extremely talkative nature, I seemed to be at a loss for words.

“What do you think, Gwen?” he finally asked.

I looked at John. I looked at the guy. I

looked at the sink. I looked at the front door of the antique store, but no one came running out yelling. Finally, I managed to speak.

“I’m a bit surprised. I was expecting something that would take four to six people to lift.”

We installed a single-basin cast-iron sink in The Loft above the bookstore, which took five people to get up the stairs. Then four got it on the steel stand Jock made for it.

When we turned the sink over to look at the underside, it was clear it was a stainless steel sink, which someone had sprayed a porcelain coating on top.

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“Naw, this is original cast iron—it’s lighter.

It’s a new alloy they made antiques out of.”

I looked at John. His jaw was hanging open in surprise.

“Well, I’m sorry to have wasted your time, to have put you to so much trouble, but it’s not what I thought it was.”

I signaled John and we turned to go.

“Well, I’m a good country boy—I treat people right. I’ve driven three hours to deliver things…” He launched into a soliloquy that was worthy of a Dickens character it was so varied, circular and passionate.

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I apologized again and declined.

“Breathe!” I commanded myself as we walked away.

“You want to look in here?” John pointed at a different antique store.

“Yeah, I probably need to calm down before we drive,” I agreed. “That looked pretty sketchy: running out of the store with the sink over his shoulder. You know, if he had brought us into the store, I probably would have bought something, even if it wasn’t the sink.”

I shook my head.

“I own a retail store and let me tell you, we always want people to come inside to do business.”

John laughed, then pointed at a nice typewriter in a case. We knelt down and tested the keys.

“It needs a new ribbon,” John noted.

Back at the truck John negotiated rearranging things in the front seat in order to make room for the typewriter.

“Who knew?” I shook my head.

“What?” John stopped and gave me a look to assess if he had moved something he shouldn’t have.

“Sink fraud,” I said. “It never occurred to me. But we are victims of a fraudulent sink.”

We started laughing.

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COMMUNICATING JUSTICE: Tap Watergate continues, so continue spreading the word

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hat I’ve seen over and over again in my work as an environmentalist is environmental injustice,” Cape Fear Riverkeeper Kemp Burdette explained. “Whether it’s where we put landfills, or hazardous material incinerators, or build factory farms or cement plants or fertilizer plants, the people who are most likely to face disproportionate negative impacts from these facilities are low-income people of color, with a very limited political voice and little ability to fight this injustice. We can’t let GenX be another example of environmental injustice in our community.”

So began last week’s Water Wednesday forum, held at the Coastline Convention Center. The topic for discussion: “Are We Communicating?” The answer, despite widespread local media coverage, still seems to be “not really.” The general consensus from both the speakers and the people asking questions was our elected officials are not communicating information the general public needs to answer a basic question: “Can we drink the water?” Instead, they pass the buck to higher governmental entities, like the EPA and DEQ, who move with the glacial pace expected of federal operations. All governments are sometimes inexpedient, as Thoreau reminds us, but what was said in the meeting boils down to: We need action now.

According to former mayor Harper Peterson’s opening remarks, there are people in our community who don’t have subscriptions to the StarNews, or access to the Internet or Facebook—some who don’t even have televisions, computers or smartphones. Some might not even speak English to the extent necessary to fully understand. Have they received updated, factual, pertinent information? Can they make an informed choice about giving their families tap water?

“Everyone has a right to clean water,” Peterson noted, “and to have as much information as any and everybody else in the community.”

Deborah Dicks Maxwell, president of the NHC NAACP, and district director for six counties (five of which are affected by GenX), stepped up to the microphone. Lack of communication from noted officials is high, and she made the point that when elected officials run for office, they use every method of communication possible: mailing lists, robocalls, radio ads. Yet, contaminated water of their constituents hasn’t received as much at-

tention. “It’s a shame and disservice,” Maxwell continued. “Talk to your neighbors; ask them, ‘Do you know what’s going on?’”

Maxwell agreed with Burdette’s assessment that it’s been an ongoing problem within minority communities in this country for a long time. The difference now: It’s happening to the entire region. “We can’t ignore it,” she said.

She noted a community right over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, beside of Leland: Navassa. Primarily African-American, located in Brunswick County, it contains five EPA superfund sites. “I hope we never forget where the rest of the stuff is going. Do not let it go into another community,” she warned. “It must be disposed of properly.”

Rev. Robert Campbell, the pastor of New Beginning Christian Church in Wrightsboro, asked, “Where is the action that goes with the alarm?” If this was truly serious, he said, our elected officials would promulgate the information with greater force and emphasis. He spoke of the difficulties communicating the threat to his congregation when he still had many questions himself. “We need everyday answers,” he said, to help the common layman answer: Is it OK to boil the water? (No.) How about filtering it? (No, again.) Can he bathe in it? (Yes, the chemical is not lipophilic enough to absorb through the skin.) He’s still washing his dishes in it—would adding bleach to the dishwasher help? (Afraid not.)

to help those who don’t know.”

Because this is an American problem, it has all the sticky implications of every problem we deal with in this country—most notably, income disparity and racial inequality. The science of ecology says everything is connected; therefore, this is no exception. We all have bubbles in our lives—comfortable social circles. Yet, we have the potential to realize common humanity and lift each other out of the rubble, as we do in national or regional crises, like hurricanes. And, readers, we are in the midst of a regional water crisis.

Take time to talk to people in line at a grocery store, as Maxwell recommended. Six simple words could make all the difference: “Do you know what’s going on?” As Delthea Simmons, cofounder of the Wilmington Progressive Coalition, put it, we can view it as a crisis or an opportunity to come together. “We need to get the word out,” she urged. At a time when information can be sent to far corners of the earth in an instant, we still need to talk with our neighbors right beside us.

There are chemicals being released into the Cape Fear River which might cause cancer and other health issues, and cannot be filtered out from our drinking water. Bathing and washing in the water is probably fine, but for drinking and cooking, most people are using bottled water. Children, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems should probably not drink the water.

Hay productos químicos los cuales están siendo tirado en el Río de Cape Fear y pueden causar cáncer, y otros problemas de salud y no pueden ser filtrados del agua potable. Limpiando y lavando con el agua probablemente está bien, pero no se recomienda beber ni cocinar con el agua. Habitantes de esta área están usando agua embotellada. Niños, mujeres embarazadas, y personas con sistemas inmunitarios débiles probablemente no deben beber el agua. —Translated from Azul Zapata

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A Spanish interpreter was present to translate the information being discussed, but Peterson mentioned most of the Hispanic population in Wilmington (around 9 percent of the 220,000 people in our city) weren’t at the meeting because they were afraid to come downtown at night. The Centro Hispano at UNCW has been working to help disseminate necessary information, he added.

And then there are instances of having the knowledge but being unable to combat it because of financial constraint. The fact is: Not everyone can afford bottled water on a constant basis. Randy Evans, director of Walking Tall Wilmington mobile street outreach, said we all have privilege to different degrees. We have an ability to do something: Be advocates and liaisons for individuals experiencing poverty. During the public comment section, audience member Adrian Schlesinger announced a new website, www.wilmingtonwatershare. org, and a Facebook page, she created to help connect people who need water with those who have it. Rev. Campbell said poverty cuts out choices, and ignorance adds to it; though the two are, by no means, exclusive. “People like you and I,” he said to the audience, “need

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IS ORANGE THE NEW YELLOW? Polishing a legend plated in fool’s gold imaginable odds: a weak-willed GOP, the Clinton mafia, fake news, and a deep state conspiracy to earn the podium and make TF, dude!” I shouted on the America great again. first day of the long holiday In 2013, after Lance finally, coldly conweekend as I slipped sidefessed his sins to Oprah, former ESPN ways past a scowling cyclist in a flaming Sports columnist and ardent Armstrong orange jersey. “Is orange the new yellow?” apologist Rick Reilly lamented he spent 14 It’s Tour de France month. Maybe the years “polishing a legend that turned out to speedster fantasized he was blasting past be plated in fool’s gold.” his competitors in the Alps. Maybe he was He continued, “I didn’t realize that behind on a mission to make America great again, those blues was a bully, a coercer, a man to return us to the greatness we enjoyed who threatened people who once worked when Lance Armstrong’s seven yellow jerfor and with him.” seys told the story of his dominance rather Of course Mr. Reilly didn’t “realize.” He than his deceptions. wanted to believe the story he was telling, Ah, Lance Armstrong! An all-American despite evidence. boy. One face of America, similar in some Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, and peorespects to the face of pouting POTUS 45, glowering beneath his orange mop top. ple gotta believe.

Winning. Yes. Fairness? Not so much.

We’re all built to believe. We evolved to Competing within the rules? Not so much. tell and believe stories. Science historian, For Armstrong, it was never about the founder of Skeptic magazine, advisor to bike, the vehicle, or the process. It was American Council on Science and Health, all about Lance, all about the outcome. and former professional long-distance cyWinning at all costs. Total domination. Big clist, and Lance debunker, Michael Shermleague. Ask our POTUS; there is nothing er writes, “Humans are pattern-seeking, storytelling animals, and we are quite admore American than that. ept at telling stories about patterns whether I wasn’t a Armstrong hater then any more they exist or not.” than I’m a POTUS 45 hater now. I really No one is immune. Liberals believed the wanted to believe local boy Lance beat the odds, beat cancer, founded Livestrong, and story of the first black president riding off gave the rest of world a good ‘ol ‘Murican into a glorious sunset after handing the whoopin’—the good ‘ol ‘Murican way: fair keys to the shining city on the hill to the and square, with God’s help seven times first woman president. Despite being a stoin a row. I wanted to believe Armstrong’s ry the majority of America voted for, it will story almost as much as my kids wanted be forever consigned to the discount bin of to believe Mark McGwire and Sammy So- liberal fantasy/fiction. sa’s epic PED-enhanced homerun derby As deplorable as Armstrong’s “Liesin 1998 was powered by pure “love of the trong” campaign was, the only things truly game.” Every time Armstrong opened his at stake were a few yellow jerseys and his mouth, he dug his grave. Nearly every personal legacy. Armstrong had celebtime POTUS opens his mouth, he proves rity, not power. He never had the nuclear that compared to him, as Neil Young put it, codes, veto power, ability to write execu“Even Richard Nixon has got soul.” tive orders, appoint judges, make treaties, Neither Armstrong nor POTUS 45 could or temporarily send troops to wherever he have attained the lofty heights of celebrity sees fit. Because of what’s at stake for all without accomplices, apologists, people of us, I hope America doesn’t come to labenefitting from, and believing their stories. ment it wasted its time “polishing a legend In Armstrong’s case, they were his doctors, that turned out to be plated in fool’s gold,” trainers, teammates, sponsors, and of in the case of POTUS 45. course defenders of the faith. Today, some I really do hope orange isn’t the new yelpeople believe and want to believe the PO- low, and eventually the deceptions powerTUS is a successful, self-made, resilient, ing POTUS 45 to the podium will catch up God-fearing businessman—a white man, a to him. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be real American, a hero that tells it like it is, where the story is headed. and leads from the front. He overcame un-

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A frustrated victim of bedbugs in Augusta, Maine, reacted to city inaction by bringing a cup of bedbugs to a municipal office building and slamming it down on the counter, scattering about 100 insects and forcing the closure of several offices as officials scrambled to contain them. The apartment dweller had requested help finding other housing, but city officials told him he didn’t qualify.

THINGS WE DIDN’T KNOW WE NEEDED

Are cute vegetables easier to swallow? A Chinese company has developed fruit and vegetable molds that form growing foods into little Buddhas, hearts, stars and skulls. Farmers afix the plastic molds over the stems of growing plants, and the fruit fills the mold as it grows. Some designs include words, and the company also offers custom molds.

FASHION EMERGENCY

French fashion label Y/Project, in an apparent response to the eternal question, “Do these jeans make my butt look big?” is selling buttless jeans. The waistband attaches to the legs of the jeans with a series of clasps and straps, so the pant legs hang loose on the wearer. The Detachable Button Down pants are priced at $570.

COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS

College student Lydia Marie Cormaney almost made it out of a Gillette, Wyoming, Walmart with more than $2,000 worth of merchandise without paying for it. When police arrived, she was ready with a reason: She was doing research about kleptomania, which also explained the stockpile of stolen items in her dorm room. However, as she was enrolled in only a biology class at Gillette College, it was unclear what she planned to do with the results of her study.

EWWWWW!

The Happiest Place on Earth was a little less joyful for 17 visitors in June, when a

hazardous materials team was dispatched to Main Street at Disneyland after park-goers reported being struck by feces. Experts quickly realized that rather than being victims of a bathroom bomber, the park guests had been regrettably positioned beneath a flock of geese flying overhead. The victims were ushered to a private restroom to clean up and were provided with fresh clothing.

Maintenance workers at the courthouse in Jonesboro, Arkansas, are fed up with people urinating in the elevators, especially considering that restrooms are within spitting distance of the elevators. Craighead County officials hope to stem the tide with newly installed security cameras, which have caught three men in the act since their installation last fall.

UNDIGNIFIED DEATHS

Robert Dreyer, celebrating his 89th birthday, suffered no apparent injury when he crashed his car into a fire hydrant in Viera, Florida, in May. But as he got out of the car to check the damage, he drowned after being sucked into the hole by the strong water pressure where the hydrant had been. A bystander tried to rescue Dreyer, but couldn’t overcome the water pressure to reach him.

FRONTIERS OF MARKETING

Male baseball fans attending the June 15 Jacksonville (Florida) Jumbo Shrimp minor league game were treated to a novel promotional giveaway: pregnancy tests. The “You Might Be a Father” promotion was conceived to help fans decide whether they should return for the Father’s Day game on Sunday, June 18.

PEOPLE AND THEIR MONEY

Because leaving your falcon at home while you do errands is too painful, high-end automaker Bentley now offers a customized SUV featuring a “removable transportation perch and tether” for hunting birds and a wood inlay in the shape of a falcon on the dash. At a starting price of $230,000, the Bentayga Falconry also features a refreshment case and special compartments for bird hoods and gauntlets. “Falconry is regarded as the sport of kings in the Middle East, so it was vital that the kit we create ... appeal to our valued customers there and around the world,” noted Geoff Dowding with Bentley’s Mulliner division.

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BARING ALL:

The Nude Party will play their final NC show this month before heading north BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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onded by isolation and houseparty debauchery,” the young guns of The Nude Party formed their band the way we all enter this world: nothing but birthday suits and wide eyes for the future. The five-piece set of friends met as App State freshmen in Boone, NC. They bonded after one lazy summer at bassist Alec Castillo’s family lake house.

“At around 1 a.m. everyone would get naked, and we’d take this canoe out into the lake, and sink it and then lug it back,” Patton Magee (guitar, vocals) recalls.

They were all into music to some degree at the time, often mulling over the idea to start a band. Though, no one really played an instrument except for Magee and Shaun Couture (guitar).

“So Connor [Mikita] got a drum set, Alec got a bass, and Zach [Merrill] got a key-

board,” Magee lists. “We just started playing really bad music together, and then eventually got a little bit better.”

cover of Buddy Holly’s ‘Not Fade Away,’” Magee explains. “I just had it in my head all day and then came up with, ‘Life’s a joke not a tragedy,’ with that same sort of Bo Diddley beat: do-didodido-doot.”

And, yes, for a while their bare-bones music was accompanied with bare asses at their shows. Luckily Boone, where they’ve lived now for five years, lends itself to artistic expression of all kinds. It’s a well of musical inspiration and, overall, a supportive artistic community.

“Everyone just goes to everyone’s stuff,” Magee observes. “If my friend’s having a photography show, I’m going to go. I think that’s how the whole greater community we’re a part of here operates. At least, musically, everyone likes to have a good time, everyone likes to dance and have

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LIFE’S A JOKE: The Nude Party builds layers of vocal-forward modern pop-punk-rock from bare bones. Photo by Devon Bristol Shaw.

fun, and I think it’s led us to make more “Now [Munson] has a steady income, [so music that’s rhythmic and danceable, as he] buys a house and hit us up, like, ‘Do opposed to introspective.” you guys want to move in with and we’ll The Nude Party is almost a revisit to have a big commune up here?’” Magee British-invasion rock, a la The Animals, tells. “Super cheap rent, out in the country The Kinks and The Velvets, wherein the but close to New York City—enough where vocals are upfront. Alongside bands like we can go whenever we want to. . . . But I Allah-Las and The Molochs, other major think the plan is during the winter months influences include the “country fried” Roll- we’ll tour Mexico or something.” ing Stones’ “Beggars Banquet”—reflected One of The Nude Party’s final North most in songs like “Poor Boy Blues.”

Carolina shows is happening at Satel“We’re a modern band like that, where lite Bar and Lounge on July 15. They’ll vocals are sort of loud, and you can actu- be joined by The Cholula Boys, also from ally hear the lyrics—if the sound person is Boone. It will be a family-friendly and fullyany good,” Magee quips, “which I think is clothed party. different than a lot bands, where the vo“I don’t want to be objectified,” Magee cals are mixed in and reverbed out.” quips. “A bunch of strapping young men Their collection of songs have all come getting naked to perform … it was more of from different spaces and places. It’s nev- a funny thing to do when it was shocking to er a “Hollywood-style production.” Rather people, but now it’s not that shocking, it’s they layer small riffs and lyrics until there’s not funny, so we don’t really do it.” a skeleton of a song. Together, the group adds the flesh and skin.

“Life’s a Joke” is a quick pick-me-up and reminder how life is fun and great, even if it doesn’t seem so all the time. The tune came about when Magee and Makita took a psychedelic walkabout throughout their mountain town. Looking for a reprieve from stress, the two college freshmen had a musical reckoning.

“We kept listening to that Rolling Stones’

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They dropped their latest single, “Water on Mars,” in December 2016, but they will move to upstate New York to start recording their next fulllength album. They will be working at Dreamland Studio in Woodstock, NY, and hunker down nearby with Oakley Munson, who produced their last EP “Hot Tub” (January 2016). Munson used to live in Asheville and moved to New York to take a brief hiatus from music. He started farming before eventually getting tapped to join the punk-rock band Black Lips.

DETAILS:

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Saturday, July 15, 9 p.m.

Satellite Bar and Lounge 120 Greenfield St. Free www.thenudepartymusic.com

EVENTS ACROSS TOWN THIS WEEK

THE SOUNDBOARD

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—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

Frank Sechich, Room Full Of Strangers, Zodiac Panthers, Rocket 77 (8pm; $7-$10) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

DYBBUK (8pm; Free; Improv Duo)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Gang of Thieves (9pm; Cover TBD; Rock n Roll) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

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The Mighty Fairlanes (6:30pm; Free; Blues, Rockabilly)

—Fort Fisher Rec Area, 1000 Loggerhead Rd.

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THURSDAY

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7pm; Free) —Bottega Art & Wine, 723 N. Fourth St.

Swamp Rats (7pm; $5; Blues, Grass, Punk, Folk)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Artistry in Jazz Big Band Orchestra (7pm; Free) —Carolina Beach Boardwalk, 100 Cape Fear Blvd.

Allen Strickland Williams (7pm, 9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St. GANG OF ROCK: The Dung Beatles are redebutting in ILM at The Whiskey this Saturday, July 15. Check Facebook for detials and updates. Photo by Anthony Police

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Rob Ronner (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St. Unit F

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

The Jillettes (7pm; $3; Classic)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

—Fox & Hound, 920 Town Center Dr.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Mark Herbert (3pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Joe MacPhail (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

Jazz at the Mansion: Stardust (6:30pm; $10-$18) —Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

School Boys (6:30pm; Free; Classic Rock)

—Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr.

Music and Fireworks (6:30pm; Free)

—Pleasure Island, Carolina Beach Blvd.

Open Mic Comedy (7pm; $0-$3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.;

Josh Lewis (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Fermental, 7250 Market St.; 910-821-0362

Cody Jinks and Paul Cauthen (7pm; $22.50$150; Country)

—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

The Dew Drops (7pm; Free; Country Western)

L Shape Lot Duo (7pm; Free; Americana)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Port City Trio (7pm; $3; Jazz)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop with Jeff Coffin (7:30pm; $6-$20)

—UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.; 910-962-3500

Paul Sanchez (8pm; $10-$15; Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist) Justin Fox Duo (8pm; Free; Americana) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.;

Jesse Stockton Dream Machine and Travis Shallow & the Deep End (9pm; $5-$7; Indie, Roots) —Reggie’s 42nd St. Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

The Swamprats (9pm; Free; Folk Punkgrass)

Randy McQuay (7pm; Free; Roots, Blues)

Taylor Lee Trio (9:30pm; Free)

Julia Walker Jewell Project (7pm; $3; Piano) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

Tryptych Soul Band (7pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-599-4999

Escape From New York (7:30pm; $8; Comedy)

FRIDAY

MONDAY

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SATURDAY

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$2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Wells, 1/2 price bottles of wine $2 off a dozen oysters Live music from Jeremy Norris

$3 Corona/ Corona lt • $4 Mimosa $4 Bloody Mary Live music from L-Shape Lot duo 3pm and Clay Crotts 8pm

WEDNESDAY

SUNDAY

—Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

—Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Park Bvld.; 910-458 2000 —The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St;

100 S. FRONT ST. 910-251-1832 LIVE MUSIC in the courtyard 7 days a week

$2.50 PBR 16oz cans $3.50 Sam Seasonal and Hoppyum IPA draft $5 Redbull and Vodka 1/2 price wings Live music from Josh Solomon

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St; 910-763-2223 —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-763-4133

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Onward, Soldiers (6pm; Free; Indie-Rock) —RiverLights, 4410 River Rd.

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—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess St.

Josh Lewis (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

MONDAY, JULY 17

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St. —Pilot House Restaurant, 2 Ann St.

Allen Strickland Williams (7pm, 9:30pm; $13; Comedy)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Quilted Sky (7pm; Free; Rock)

—The Ogden Tap Room, 7324 Market St.

Lone State Blues Band (7pm; Free)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 910-251-1832

Stray Local (7pm; $3; Folk)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

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7/15 Chevelle with Dinosaur Pile-Up and RavenEye 7/20 Magic Men LIVE! (18 + up show) 7/22 On The Border - Eagles Tribute 7/23 Jamey Jam Johnson with Ray Scott 7/24 The 1st Tee Party 7/28 Zoso - A Tribute to Led Zepplin 7/29 Seether - Poison The Parish World Tour with Letters From The Fire and Big Story 7/30 311 with New Politics Pl 8/4 Playboi Carti 8/5 Thunderstruck AC/DC Tribute

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Max Levy & the Hawaiian Shirts (8pm; Free; Rock) —Flytrap Brewing, 319 Walnut St.

The Nude Party (9pm; Free; Boner Pop)

—Satellite Bar and Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.

Jam Sandwich Band (9:30pm; Free)

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 910-7634133

Fluorescence (8pm; Cover TBD; Indie Rock) —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Josh Lewis (12pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —Havana’s, 1 N. Lake Park Blvd.

Books, Beer & Jazz Piano (3pm; Free)

—Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St.

Selah Dubb (3pm; Free; Surf Rock, Reggae)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Kure Beach Boogie in the Park (5pm; Free) —Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

Sunday DJ Pop-up Electrolounge (7pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Benny Hill Jazz Jam (7pm; Free)

—Burnt Mill Creek, 2101 Market St.; 910-5994999

Open Mic Night (7pm; $3)

—Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Piano Jazz with James Jarvis (7:30pm; Free) —Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, 111 Grace St.

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Port City Trivia with Dutch (7:30pm; Free)

—Buffalo Wild Wings, 140 Hays Lane #B15

Gypsy Open Mic and Micro Brews (8pm; Free)

—Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Art of Anarchy (8pm; $15-$100; Hard Rock) —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Monday Parade: Litt and Friends (9pm; Free) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

TUESDAY, JULY 18

Gary Clark Jr. (6pm; $43.50-$50; Rock n’ Roll) —Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Comedy Bingo (7pm; Free)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Eleana (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) —The Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.

Adelitas Way (8pm; $15-$20; Rock)

—The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Mykel Barbee (6pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—The Oceanic Restaurant, 703 S. Lumina Ave.

James Jarvis (7pm; Free; Jazz Piano)

—The Blind Elephant, 21 N. Front St., Unit F

Improv Comedy (7pm; $3)

—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

Laura McLean’s Songwriter Showcase (7pm; $3) —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.; 910-231-3379

Adrenaline Mob (8pm; $12-$19.50; Heavy Metal) —The Blue Eyed Muse, 208 Market St.

Supersuckers and Sweetfeed (8pm; $12-$15) —Reggie’s 42nd St Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St.

Karaoke Night (9:30pm; Free)

—Fox and Hound, 920 Town Center Drive; 910-509-0805

Trae Pierce and The T-Stones (10pm; Cover TBD; Funk) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

CONCERTS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHEASTERN NC

SHOWSTOPPERS

ROCKIN’ LOVE: Anyone who missed Tedeschi Trucks Band at GLA (or just want to see them again) can catch them at Red Hat in Raleigh July 14. Photo by Tom Dorgan GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 WEST LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 7/18: Roger Waters 7/29: Straight No Chaser and Postmodern Jukebox NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE NORTH DAVIDSON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 358-9298 7/12: STRFKR and Reptaliens 7/13: Whitey Morgan and Tony Martinez 7/14: Born of Osiris, Volumes and more 7/15: Rob Bell 7/16: Kasey Chambers and Garrett Kato 7/19: Johnny Fly Co, Millennial, Victoria Victoria THE FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 7/15: Rumours 7/22: Phantogram and Tycho 7/28: Drop !t featuring Zomboy THE UNDERGROUND-FILLMORE 820 HAMILTON ST., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 916-8970 6/29: Otherwise 7/15: Raekwon 7/16: Lil Pump 7/21: Jidenna 7/22: Enrage Against the Machine RED HAT AMPHITHEATER 500 SOUTH MCDOWELL ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 996-8800 7/14: Tedeschi Trucks Band 7/15: MercyMe 7/18: Primus and Clutch 7/19: Idina Menzel

MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 7/14: Folk Soul Revival and Ellis Dyson 7/15: CW Stoneking and Curtis Eller 7/23: Steel Wheels LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS ST., RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 7/12: Whitey Morgan 7/13: The Wailing Souls and Pure Fiyah Reggae Band 7/14: Galactic Empire, Dangerkids and more 7/15: Scythian 7/16: Soul Psychedelics Wade Durham & friends, more 7/18: King Lil G, Whitty and BTR 7/20: Jidenna CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN ST., CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 7/13: Raveneye (Back) 7/14: Jennifer Knapp (Back) 7/14: Kasey Chambers and Garret Cato 7/15: P3 LVL 3 EXP (Back) 7/16: Raekwon, Defacto Thezpjan and Shame 7/18: Evil English, Ghost Note Ensemble & more (Back) 7/19: John Moreland and Travis Linville 7/20: Thick Modine, The Dick Richards and more (Back) KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 7/14: Willie Nelson & Family with Brooke Hatala THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BILTMORE AVE., ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 398-1837 7/14: Tom Segura 7/17: Raekwon and Free The Optimus 7/22: Ashley Heath, Devils In Dust and more

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THE ART OF GROWTH:

New Lumina Festival of Arts enhances local arts scene, kicks off Friday at UNCW

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BY: SHEA CARVER

study done by the Economic Impact of Arts in South Carolina showed in Charleston how the world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA—a 17-day event featuring 700 cultural and arts happenings—and its Piccolo Spoleto—a regional version of the parent festival—set a cultural standard across the state. 153,500 visitors attended the two festivals in 2000 and brought in $43.1 million dollars to the Lowcountry. Money spent on lodging, food and beverages, souvenirs and tickets flooded the region. More so, $29.2 million were spent toward labor, which helped fill the equivalent of over 1,600 full-time jobs.

In Wilmington, NC, as reported on by our Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County last month, according to Arts and Economic Prosperity’s five national impact studies, more than $55 million came into our own county in 2015. Thus, more than 2,000 full-time equivalent jobs were supported.

With the addition of UNCW’s Lumina Festival of Arts (LFA) set to debut this weekend and last over 17 days, we can assume a notch will be added to the belt that holds up arts as a viable financial commodity in Wilmington. Founded by Kristen Brogden, director of UNCW’s Office of Arts and acting interim assistant vice chancellor for community engagement, LFA will bring together local nonprofits and organizations to perform a variety of shows across multiple media, from theatre to dance to visual arts to music.

“Our goal and mission is to invite our community from the Cape Fear and beyond to engage in creative expression with us, all over campus, throughout the second half of July,” Brogden tells. “We have 22 events happening, using the bookends of our UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop final concert and Opera Wilmington’s ‘Carmen’ to start and end the festival.”

The festival is approachable to all budgets, too. “We specifically made tickets very affordable (and four events are free!) so people can come to more than one performance,” Brogden admits. Cucalorus Film Festival is hosting a few free film screenings at UNCW amphitheatre (July 19 and 26, 8:30 p.m.). There are multiple dance series, such as an international bal-

let showcase on July 29, 3 p.m. ($10), as well as Alban Elved Dance Company doing a family-friendly showcase during Seahawk FAM, called “The Light of Water,” on July 27 at 10 a.m. ($5).

“One of the pieces on the Dance Cooperative showcase is Nancy Carson and Bradford Brown’s ‘The Anniversary Dinner,’” Brodgen says, “which was one of the highlight’s of last year’s Dance-a-lorus [the kick-off to Cucalorus every November].”

Brogden also reached out to collaborate with the Black Arts Alliance and Wilmington Latin Dance. The latter will have a free salsa dance party at UNCW’s amphitheatre on July 22, 8:30 p.m. Plus, professors at UNCW, such as Christopher Marino, who teaches theatre, is using the festival to launch a new project.

“We have a production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing,’ sharing the stage and set with the opera ‘Carmen’ on alternate nights,” according to Brogden.

Alchemical Theatre Company’s “Much Ado” on July 22 will be the first show of Marino’s professional company. He is pulling from acting friends he knows nationally, such Fred Grandy, most well-known for his role as Gopher on “The Love Boat.” (Stay tuned for encore’s coverage of the show in next week’s edition.)

“Lumina Festival benefits UNCW by showcasing many of our talented arts faculty and also by inviting the community to campus to show off all of our arts facilities,” Brogden notes. Venues across campus to be used include Kenan Auditorium, Beckwith Recital Hall, the mainstage theatre in the Cultural Arts Building, as well as its art gallery.

“We hope people from the Cape Fear region will enjoy seeing many of our local and regional artists onstage and will attend multiple events,” she notes. “The long-term goal is for the Lumina Festival to become an arts destination for the people of North Carolina and the Coastal South. I think two and a half weeks is a good time frame, and I’ll be watching keenly throughout this first year to see which events and artists create the most inspiration and excitement for our campus and community. Then we’ll build future festivals out of that inspiration.”

Much like Spoleto works with local and regional artists and groups, Lumina Festival will have strong ties to the folks working

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SAX -SPIRATION: Dave Matthew Band’s Jeff Coffin will kick off the Lumina Festival of Arts with a faculty jazz workshop on Fri., July 14. Courtesy photo.

closest in our region. “Spoleto was definitely an inspiration for Lumina Festival,” Brogden notes. “I did my first arts internships at Spoleto over 20 years ago.”

Yet, artists and audiences will help guide its growth, Brodgen says, which hopefully will see it expand into national and international works. In its first year, it’s already hosting one famed saxophonist that music lovers will appreciate from the jam scene.

“The festival kicks off with a jazz concert [from UNCW faculty in the music department] that features Jeff Coffin, the saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band,” Brogden tells. “He’s playing with a group of young artists and he’s a great teacher, as well as an amazing entertainer.”

The written word and its impact of cadence also will be highlighted with a poetry jam at Kenan Auditorium, hosted by Brandon “Bigg B” Hickman of COAST 97.3. Music will be spun by DJ Mike Lang, with the $10 proceeds ($5 for students with ID) benefitting the Black Arts Alliance’s NC Black Film Festival and Lumina Arts Festival.

“We’ve been working since I got here to make the arts one of the cornerstones of UNCW’s efforts to engage with our community. I’m honored to have this interim role. I think it’s a signal to Wilmington and the arts community that we’re serious about including the community in our arts programs, both in the audience and onstage, and that artists have a powerful role to play in building communities.”

The creative process is one Brogden

hails as an asset to community-building.

Essentially, artists have the ability to foresee solutions to problems on a grand scale, often remain very resourceful in gathering materials and people to overcome obstacles.

“They can make a vision a reality,” she notes. “We need to put some artists in charge and help them build their careers and our community. We need to work to find more ways that artists can make a living professionally in this region.”

A festival of this caliber is a starting point.

It will add to the economic growth and development that will give hope and opportunity to musicians, painters, thespians, dancers, and the lot of folks, from behindthe-scenes tech jobs to front-of-the-house ticket sales.

“Given what we’ve learned from the recent arts and economic prosperity survey, we could expect the economic impact to be over $70,000, in addition to audience ticket prices,” Brogden projects. “Our goal is 3,200 participants in festival events this first year, and the study showed that audience members spend an average of $22.66 per person over and above spending on tickets.”

Tickets can be purchased to the various events at uncw.edu/arts/tickets.html.

DETAILS:

Lumina Festival of Arts

July 14-30 Full schedule and prices: uncw.edu/arts/lumina/festival.html UNCW • 601 S. College Rd.

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CELEBRATING PDA:

Public displays of art bring color and tourism to Wilmington

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BY: EMILY TRUSS

ublic art can be a driving force in a city.

Sightseeing sculptures, architecture and art installations in places like Chicago and New York, Barcelona and Florence, or anywhere worldwide, elicits effort, energy and emotion from artists and viewers. The Arts Council of Wilmington embraces its Pedestrian Art Program with a celebration on Sunday, July 16, at Expo 216. Guided shuttle tours will take visitors to explore new works of art integral to downtown Wilmington.

“Public art installations add a lot of aesthetic elements and visual entertainment to a community that otherwise wouldn’t be there,” says participating sculptor Dumay Gorham. “They help create unique focal points in the urban landscape, cityscape and other developments.”

Originally from the Port City, Gorham started creating metal sculptures after working for a welding company that made dis-

Greensboro sculptor Jim Gallucci. Using stainless steel, galvanized steel, and occasionally bronze, Gallucci participates in about 40 public shows and installations annually.

plays and decorations for retailers. After securing his own welder, Gorham sold works at Wilmington’s Riverfest. It became the impetus for his sculpting career and ultimately many contributions to the community—including his most well-known Seahawk on UNCW’s campus.

“One of the pieces in the program is a gate made of galvanized steel, and it is about 13 feet tall and 24 feet wide,” Gallucci notes.

“It’s part of a gate series called ‘Oak Leaf Horizon.’”

“I’ve been really fortunate to have a fair amount of public-art installations,” Gorham notes. “One of my favorite things about Wilmington is how supportive they are of the arts.”

After Gorham sold a small jellyfish sculpture to Dr. Dan Baden, director of UNCW’s Center for Marine Science, he was eventually commissioned to do several sculptures currently on display in the center’s lobby.

PUBLIC ART: “Straining to Be” by Paul Hill will be one of many public art displays on tour this Saturday.

Courtesy image.

“Last year, I did a large pelican sculpture that was commissioned by Front Street Brewery, and then gifted to the city,” Gorham adds.

“Pelican” is now a part of the Arts Council of Wilmington’s permanent collection.

“I think public art sparks curiosity in people,” Gorham says. “It has the potential to create a lot of interactions between strangers who both happen to stop in front of it at the same time.

Maybe they strike up a dialogue about what it is they’re seeing, how it got there.”

Wilmington sculptor Paul Hill also has a few pieces in the Art Council’s permanent pedestrian art collection. He creates public works with a similar goal to Gorham’s.

“I’ve always loved public sculpture, and I’ve always wanted to do that type of work,” Hill states. “Public art brings a lot of interest in the community through the work itself. It enriches the city, and hopefully tourists will tell their friends about what they’ve seen in Wilmington—and keep the tourism booming.”

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One of Hill’s pieces in the permanent collection is called “Straining to Be,” which depicts a dog pulling against a chain. It is located at Bijou Park on North Front Street.

“I use a type of steel for my sculptures called ‘corten,’” Hill says. “It’s a weathering steel, in that it will rust but only on the surface layer. It makes a protective coating on the steel. I use stainless steel and sometimes copper, and I enjoy mixing metals in my sculptures like concrete glass.”

The tour will cover four installations by

Gallucci also has “Flutter Gate” on display. “Gateways are great ways to introduce people to my art, and the arts in general,” according to the artist.

But folks also will walk upon Gallucci’s purple double bench on the northern riverfront called “The Whisper Bench.” One person sits on each side of the bench, which shares a long horn-esque contraption for them to talk to someone on one end, while listening from the other.

“The whole idea is communication,” Gallucci explains. “I started doing this with my daughter when she was very small because it taught her how to communicate.”

The endearing functionality of “The Whisper Bench” currently provides a cathartic space for children who are affected by terminal illnesses of loved ones as they learn to process the situation and cope. The distance is far away yet close enough to create space and intimacy.

“They start whispering, then telling jokes, and so on,” Gallucci says. “Eventually, a child that hasn’t said a word in two weeks is now asking questions and engaging.”

The Pedestrian Art Program will cover more public works and installations from other artists, including Guilloume Perez, Paris Alexander, Nathan Ryan Verwey, and Carl Billingsley.

Three guided shuttle tours will take place on Sunday, July 16, starting at 1 p.m., with a reception at Expo216 at 2 p.m.

DETAILS:

Pedestrian Art Program Tour

Sunday, July 16, shuttle tours at 1 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.; reception at 2 p.m.

Expo216 • 216 N. Front St. Tickets: $20 www.expo216.com www.artscouncilofwilmington.org

WHAT’S HANGING AROUND THE PORT CITY

GALLERYGUIDE ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC (910) 803-0302 (910) 330-4077 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com Our annual Artist’s Choice Show will be opening on August 11. Deadline to enter is June 30th. We must have your entry form, fee and jpegs of your submissions by that date. Our guest juror this year will be Todd Carignan. Download the entry form at artexposure50.com or call for entries. Send jpegs to artexposure50@gmail.com. Any NC artist over the age of 18 is allowed to submit up to two works for consideration.

ART IN BLOOM

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com Art in Bloom Gallery is in a renovated, 19thcentury horse stable and exhibits original art by a diverse group of artists. “Elements of Creation: New Art” features Brian Evans (ceramics), Georgeann Haas (acrylic and mixed media on paper), and Judy Hintz Cox (oil and mixed media on canvas) and continues through July 29.

The gallery is open until 9pm on Fourth Friday Gallery Nights. Special upcoming events include: “Slinging Paint with Mark Gansor” on Sat., July 22, and Aug. 26, 3-5pm. Mark will create original acrylic paintings on canvas; refreshments served; open and free to the public.

The gallery is partnering with Checker Cab productions, PinPoint and Platypus & Gnome on art openings and champagne toasts: “Let it Be: Art by Judy Hintz Cox” features large oil and mixed media paintings at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. “I Spy: Art by Naomi

Jones” features acrylic paintings of diverse wildlife at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front St. Both exhibits continue through Aug. 21.

CRESCENT MOON ART AND STYLE

24 N. Front St. (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sun.., noon - 6 p.m. Call for appointment!

As a longtime leader in local art curation, Crescent Moon strives to be an ambassador for their artists and to make their customers art collecting, decorating and gift-giving experience an easy one. With an unparalleled selection of individually chosen pieces and an expanded showroom with stunning collections from both new and returning artists, Crescent Moon has something for everyone.

CHARLES JONES AFRICAN ART

311 Judges Rd., Unit 6-E cjart@bizec.rr.com (910) 794-3060 Mon. – Fri. 10am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm - 4 pm Open other hours and weekends by appointment www.cjafricanart.com African art: Museum quality African Art from West and Central Africa. Traditional African art for the discerning collector.

Cureent Exhibition: Yoruba beadwork and Northern Nigerian sculpture. Appraisal services, curatorial services and educational exhibitions also available.

Over 30 years experience in Tribal Arts. Our clients include many major museums.

EXPO 216

216 N. Front St, Wilmington, NC (910) 769-3899 Wed. – Sun., Noon – 6 PM www.expo216.com Last chance to see the phenomenally successful Ocean Plastic exhibit before it closes.

July 28 ends the one-year run of our inaugural

exhibit. The final Fourth Friday Gallery Night features a pop-up auction, music by The Swing Shifters, and appearances by Bag Lady and Ninja Turtle, who will be distributing small gifts. After that, Expo 216 is closed for the month of August to install our coming Death & Dying exhibit which will open on September 6. At which point, normal business hours will resume. Meanwhile, join us for our Second Annual Fashion Show on August 18. Tickets are free on our website.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

271 N. Front St. (919) 343-8997 Tues. - Sat.: 11am - 6pm (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com Aurora is on display at New Elements Gallery. This exhibit features new work from Wilmington artist Evalyn Boyd Hines. An alumna of the No Boundaries Art Colony, Evalyn Boyd Hines creates electric-bright, abstract paintings on panel. On display through July 22.

PEACOCK FINE ARTS

224 S. Water St. #1A • (910) 254-4536 Monday through Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. www.peacockvisualarts.com Adjacent to the River to Sea gallery, Features paintings by Wilmington based plein air painter Jim Bettendorf. Local scenes of Wilmington and surrounding areas cover the walls.

Original oil paintings and a selection of giclée prints available for purchase. Open daily from noon to six.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910) 763-3380 Tues.- Sat. 11am - 5pm; Sun. 1- 4pm River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents sev-

eral local artists. The current show will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures.

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Mon.- Sat. 10am - 5pm www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com Sunset River Marketplace showcases work by approximately 150 North and South Carolina artists, and houses some 10,000 square feet of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, art glass, fabric art, pottery, sculpture, turned and carved wood and artisan-created jewelry. There are two onsite kilns and four wheels used by students in the ongoing pottery classes offered by the gallery.

A custom framing department is available.

There are realistic and abstract art classes as well as workshops by nationally and regionally known artists.

Now on exhibit: Tarheel Wandering: a Journey in Black & White by Sgraffito Pottery by Raine Midddleton through July 29.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY

200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/blogs/wilmagallery Janette K Hopper’s artwork in the “Natural Milieu” of the Wilma Daniels Gallery at Cape Fear Community College is unique and multifaceted. A deeply layered and varied show expresses her love of the sea and forest.

Projections, oil paintings, multimedia prints, sounds, a collaborative panel discussion and 3-D installations both interactive and contemplative will fill the gallery with imagery and sound.

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UNKNOWN EXCURSIONS:

Discover local hidden gems with ‘Get in the Car and Go’

BY: JAMES MCCREA

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xplore your town,” an offscreen narrator suggests, as a car zips past an array of shops on Front Street. “Plan a quick getaway.” The voice continues as the endless pastoral green of Interstate 40 floods the screen before showing images of the beach, Basilica and Battleship. Such sights—likely familiar to encore readers—serve as a glimpse of what Cape Fear offers to a distant television audience.

“You don’t have to make elaborate plans to do something,” the narrator quips as the title screen fades in. “Just get in the car and go.”

“Get in the Car and Go”—a new television show from Bits and Peaces Productions and the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship—focuses on local businesses across the country, what they offer and how they interact with their communities. Wilmington, NC, will be showcased as its debut. Though it’s the first collaboration between Bits and Peaces Productions and

UNCW CIE, it is not the first professional outing for either group. UNCW CIE has been assisting local entrepreneurs since 2010 by offering low-cost media production and hosting forums, such as Hackathon and Three-Day Startup.

The brainchild of Brian Todd Barnette— whose professional focus shifted to writing after a long career spent in VIP-relations for Disney—Bits and Peaces Productions started with publishing his book “Stone Upon Stone.” Soon after, he began writing screenplays. Among them was a short film, “Canonize Me,” which was shown at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. Today, however, Barnette has his sights on illuminating the hidden treasures in small town USA. To help realize his idea, Barnette reached out to UNCW CIE who gave him the production team he needed. The result is a 20-minute exploration of Wilmington’s hidden gems. Among people and places profiled is Derek Markey, owner of Betsy’s Crepes, who recalls his unique method of

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LOCAL BIZ: Patrizia Andreani talks about her downtown shop, Planet, in new travel show, featuring Wilmington businesses in first episode. Courtesy photo, Bits and Peaces Productions

building the restaurant’s eclectic menu.

Similarly, Patrizia Andreani discusses myriad inspirations for her unconventional retail shop Planet, as well as how local artists designed Planet’s distinctive apparel. By profiling business owners as personalities, the show focuses on highlighting aspects of a community that may go unnoticed by the average tourist.

Barnette clarifies. “Engaging with the online community keeps everything refreshing. That’s how to find out-of-the-way places that may lack the economic drive to advertise.”

To this end, Bits and Peaces Productions plans to produce a weekly podcast to complement the show. The podcast will feature interviews with a host of colorful people from Barnette’s storied career, well-known and otherwise.

“We will chat with celebrities, musicians, food truck owners,” he offers. “And people who are always travelling and sharing stoAfter returning from Miami to his old col- ries. We welcome them to get in touch with lege haunt (having previously studied psy- us via social media and come on board.” chology at UNCW), Barnette was awash Even though the pilot episode was enin fond recollections of the place he once tirely self-funded by Bits and Peaces Procalled home. “I hadn’t been back in 25 ductions, Barnette has his eye on the bigger years,” he recalls, “but Wilmington stayed unique, even though it got bigger. It main- picture. He is looking for investors to help tained its charm surprisingly well despite its reach success. growth.” Barnette attributes the appeal to “Several major companies love the conmany local, one-of-a-kind startups pepper- cept and they see its viability,” he explains. ing the town as brick and mortars.

“I’ve worked on it for two to three years.

“There are always people doing some- Building this brand has been a labor of love, thing worthwhile here,” he exclaims. “This and I’m so grateful it’s going to grow and is what I feel is fantastic about the area. By make an impact on the community.” working on ‘Get in the Car and Go,’ I get Wilmington is only the beginning for the to know shop owners on a personal level, series. The next step is exploring the rest of share their stories and show how special North Carolina’s I-40 corridor before movtheir businesses are.” ing on to connecting states. “Every state Barnette aims to foster home-grown sen- has that main road that acts as an artery,” sibilities by encouraging social-media inter- Barnette explains. “So we’re using that as action between the show’s audience and our starting point. There are thousands of the businesses. The outcome is to help per- stories along each highway. Let’s give them petuate growth. “It’s always better to find out a venue to tell those stories.” what the locals love about their hometowns instead of only seeing the tourist stuff,” he notes. It thrives in creating a sense of community engagement and finding spots not normally on the tourist path.

“We’re unique in that we’re peer driven,”

DETAILS:

Get in the Car and Go

Watch for free on YouTube www.getinthecarandgo.com

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ARTS>>FILM

STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE:

films this week CINEMATIQUE

‘Baby Driver’ is super cool, super shallow

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. 7 p.m. • $7

BY: ANGHUS

July 12 (also playing Wednesday at 4 p.m.): Persistent wheelerdealer Norman (Richard Gere) falls in with an Israeli politician (Lior Ashkenazi) on the rise in “Norman.” When the politician is elected prime minister, Norman rises in esteem with the New York Jewish community, even though his social connections might only be a sham.

Gere is funny and charming in this delightful semi-screwball comedy.

(R, 78 min.)

he summer movie season is so frequently a cesspool of franchise films that feel about as fresh as a forgotten gym locker unearthed on the last week of school. Finding something original or inspired is often a fool’s errand. Fortunately, this fool went to check out Edgar Wright’s new film, “Baby Driver.”

I’m a big fan of Wright, who consistently makes extremely rewatchable kinetic and entertaining action-comedy hybrids. If anyone hasn’t seen “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” or “The World’s End,” they are missing out on three of the most fun releases of the 21st century. In my opinion, “Baby Driver” is his worst movie—yet, it’s still pretty good.

Baby (Ansel Elgort) is a traumatized young man who possesses superhuman driving skills He works a car like John Mayer works a vagina. His skills have been co-opted by a sinister criminal mastermind, Doc (Kevin Spacey), who uses him to aid in bank heists and other nefarious quick getaways. Baby isn’t a fan of the violent lifestyle of career criminals, but he owes Doc a lot of money and is paying off his debt one job at a time.

After a terrible accident as a child, Baby suffers from a crippling case of tinnitus. To help dull the constant ringing in his ears, he constantly listens to music, providing his life with a soundtrack. Wright stages each scene to the beats and rhythms of whatever song Baby’s listening to. The gimmick adds an interesting layer to the movie, though it’s not nearly as novel as folks may have been led to believe. Once audiences understand the gimmick, it kind of makes the rest of the scene predictable, especially if they’re familiar with the song.

It’s one of those things that seems really cool in the opening, but slowly loses its appeal when realizing the whole movie is basically set to a metronome.

Baby’s life takes a sharp left turn when he meets Debora (Lily James), a beautiful young waitress. Within moments of meeting, they’ve got throbbing private parts, and Baby is looking forward to a life outside of criminal escapades. Unfortunately, for Baby Doc has little interest in letting him go free. With no other options, Baby hatches a plan to leave his old life behind. And guess what? It involves driving real fast.

ACTION COMEDY: ‘Baby Driver’ is a fun ride but needs character development. Photo credit: Wilson Webb, Sony Pictures

“Baby Driver” is a fun little cartoon of a movie. Like Wright’s previous films, this one doesn’t take place in a familiar reality but a kind of super-hip version of it, where characters talk like they’re doing impressions of 1940s gangster films and aren’t afraid to be corny as hell. I like the exaggerated realities of other Wright films, but it feels a little weird in the high-stakes world of “Baby Driver.” When characters are scenery-chewing cardboard caricatures, life and death doesn’t seem dire.

What works in “Baby Driver” are some crazy-fun action scenes and great actors having fun with the material. Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx do a fantastic job playing morally bankrupt villains. Kevin Spacey is as cold and calculating as folks have come to expect. Ansel Elgort is a little more sedated in the lead role. It seemed he was doing a really strong Elvis impression—and not stage Elvis, movie Elvis, with a rigid, deliberate delivery.

“Baby Driver” suffers from a toxic overdose of style over substance. It’s super cool and super shallow. Wright’s earlier films are stylized, but they took time to craft three-dimensional characters. Shaun (Wright) in “Shaun of the Dead” has so many great character-building moments so audiences get to know exactly what kind of shiftless layabout he is, as he deals with the zombie apocalypse. There’s no

one in “Baby Driver” who has any level of depth. They’re all character types but not characters. It’s hard to love a movie that lacks such development, no matter how well-crafted the action is.

DETAILS: Baby Driver

Rated R Directed by Edgar Wright Starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Lily James, Jamie Foxx

July 17-19 (additional 4 p.m. screening on the 19): in ‘Paris Can Wait,’ Anne takes a crossroad trip from Cannes to Paris and unexpectedly finds herself with a business associate of her husband, who is a successful, driven but inattentive movie producer. A seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure, replete with diversions involving picturesque sights, fine food and wine, humor, wisdom and romance. Starring Diane Lane, Alec Baldwin and Arnaud Viard. (PG, 92 min.)

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AN EVENING TO REMEMBER:

‘Mister Roberts’ and USS North Carolina make a wonderful union BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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halian Association, North Carolina’s Official Community Theatre, has teamed up with the USS North Carolina Battleship to present Thomas Heggen and Josh Logan’s “Mister Roberts” on the fantail. A generation of writers who served in WWII and began writing during the war emerged and left a lasting impact on American arts and literature. Gore Vidal, James Michener and Herman Wouk are just a few names that leap to mind. In addition, Thomas Heggen joins the list with his magnum opus, “Mister Roberts.”

Based on his experiences on a cargo ship in the South Pacific during war, the 1946 novel resonated with people across the country, and was adapted to the stage with Josh Logan in 1948. Heggen did not live to see the 1955 film starring Henry Fonda, Jack Lemmon, James Cagney, and William Powell, which is probably the version most

people are familiar with today.

Mister Roberts (Woody Stefl) left medical school to join the Navy in World War II. He wanted to fight evil and make the world a better, safer place. Thus far, he has spent the war on a cargo ship, delivering supplies but he has not seen action once. He is a damn good cargo officer because he’s a good leader. And he’s not a leader in name only but in deed and word. The crew know it; they know in their hearts and bones the real leader of the ship is not Captain Morton (Stuart Pike) but Mister Roberts. The problem is: Captain knows it, too, and jealousy is eating him alive. The crew—played by Aaron Johnson, Jonathan Walin, Mark Deese, Jordan Hathaway, Joseph Angel, Charles Calhoun, and Mike Thompson—have not had shore leave in recent memory. As the ALL ABOARD: ‘Mister Roberts’ at the Battleship Doc (Joseph Renton) notes, the situation embodies NC’s rich outdoor theater tradition. is getting desperate, so Roberts hits on a Photo by Jim Bowling. plan, involving bribery with a bottle of liquor and the good will of an officer superior to Captain Morton. As the saying goes, “To make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs.” In this case, two eggs will bear the brunt of the decision: Ensign Pulver (Jeff Hidek) and a nurse who he was planning to seduce with said bottle of liquor.

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In addition, the captain is incredibly upset Roberts has gone around him to negotiate the port transfer with the promise of shore leave. In the tradition of bullies-theworld-over, Captain Morton extracts an extreme promise from Roberts in exchange for giving the crew permission to leave the ship—and the caveat he can’t tell them about it. It has been too long since the men had any freedom, and to put it simply, they trash the island.

Every horror story of sailors behaving badly in port is surpassed with glee from this crew. Actually, watching them trickle back to the ship from their exploits is infectious; it looks like they had so much fun. They even befriended a goat! Really, the actors are adorable in their elation. Even more wonderful, though, is watching Stefl’s smile as he drinks in their delight. The crew really capture camaraderie beautifully. They bring to life the transition from irritated cabin fever and frustration to a cohesive crew prepared to do whatever they need for each other. As a collective, their performances are really great.

Lt. Ann Girard (Sydney Smith Martin), the lust interest of Ensign Pulver, is a forceful response to the hungry certainty of the men aboard the cargo vessel. Martin gives no

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quarter, and dishes out far more than the guys are expecting. Poor Pulver is completely unprepared for such a turn of events.

Hidek milks some his best comedic moments with her. But it is really Stefl’s journey as Roberts, fighting a private war, that is the crux of the show. What he has to learn about himself is harder for him to swallow than any stone cast by Captain. Stefl convinces us he is in the moment with each step, and from a performance standpoint, it is beautiful to watch. Henry Fonda’s shoes can be mighty big to fill, but Stefl makes the role his own.

North Carolina has a long and distinguished history of outdoor drama. Our state is home to more than any other in the nation. Though this does not fit the bill, per se, of an historical drama that memorializes events of a specific place, it is very much within the vein of the work to stage it on the USS North Carolina. The technical team probably suffered a nightmare of problemsolving to pull the staging together, but it is quite lovely and a tremendous use of the venue. Lance Howell’s scenic design and lighting overcome all challenges. Debbie Scheu’s costumes make the characters and the USS North Carolina feel like they have all come alive. Truly, the piece and venue are a wonderful union.

DETAILS:

Mister Roberts

Thurs.-Sun., 8 p.m., July 13-23 USS North Carolina 1 Battleship Rd. NE Tickets: $15-$30 www.thalian.org

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NONTRADITIONAL STAGING:

‘Camelot’ gets an overhaul from the norm on Thalian stage through end of July BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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pera House Theatre Company made me very happy with anticipation when they announced “Camelot” by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe would grace Thalian Hall. As the title suggests, it is an adaptation of the Arthurian legend, specifically T.H. White’s brilliant novel, “The Once and Future King.”

The 1960 premiere, directed by Moss Hart, coincided with the Kennedy administration and the themes of “might for right” as opposed to “might is right”—with chivalry, justice and idealism as aspirations humanity could attain. It resonated strongly with the times and hopes of a new decade.

In 1967 a film adaptation was released that capitalized on a sense of nostalgia and provided a beautifully stylized vehicle for idealism cloaked as escapism. Perhaps that is what I love so much about “Camelot”: It is, at its core, a show about idealism. It faces evil with goodness, and looks through the glamour, created by magic and illusion, at human deceit to see substance that lies beneath. Perhaps, most importantly, it is about learning to love people for who they are, as they try to become who they deserve—which is one of the hardest things we must do on this shared journey of life. Lerner’s book and lyrics are filled with stylized, satirical humor that preserves White’s voice from the novel and provides a lovely counterpoint to the seriousness of the material ... because the material is serious. It deals with the depths of human psychology, longing, love, disappointment, and hope.

The story picks up with Guinevere’s (Heather Setzler) arrival at Camelot for her marriage to Arthur (Sam Robison). Arthur has relatively little experience with women, so he is actually pretty nervous about the whole thing (“I Wonder What The King is Doing Tonight?”). Unbeknownst to him, Guinevere has escaped from her entourage and is lost in the woods, searching for all the excitement of youth that has been denied her (“The Simple Joys of Maidenhood”).

Setzler and Robison engage in verbal pas de deux that borders on flirtation yet manages to veer far enough into familiarity to include the King of England apologizing for upsetting her— even though he has no idea what has upset her. (“I have so been there,” my date chuckled).

Robison tries to convince her to stay in Camelot with a flirtatious sales pitch (“Camelot”) about the wonderful qualities of the area. It is part exposition, part pickup line, part plea to be liked, even loved.

Setzler’s Guinevere has elegance, poise

and a snappy sense of humor. She begins the show as a teenager snatched from her comfortable home and sent without consultation to an arranged marriage to seal a treaty. She ages into a power in her own right and a woman comfortable ruling her husband with kindness, prodding and humor. That is until a rival for her husband’s affection appears.

Enter the greatest knight the world has ever known—the height of physical perfection and spiritual purity: Lancelot du Lac (Christopher Rickert). In a turn of events faced by many-awife, Guinevere finds herself displaced in her husband’s attention and affection by his new best friend. Anything Guinevere might suggest is dismissed, but if it comes from Lancelot’s lips, it is deemed brilliant. How does Arthur compete? How does Arthur help mold a young boastful perspective with humility? Guinevere stacks the deck with three of the strongest knights challenging Lancelot in a joust. The stage is set for Lancelot’s downfall, but it is greater than anyone ever imagined, because he and Guinevere find themselves falling inescapably in love—a love neither can act upon because of their love, admiration and respect for Arthur. Robison’s dawning realization of what has happened to the two people he loves most in the world is gripping.

He lurches between anger, torment, pain, jealousy, and acceptance.

Terry Collins recycled some of the abstract boards from the recently staged “Jesus Christ Superstar,” and added three rolling pyramid step platforms that are supposed to be rocks or castle steps. Really, it gives the performers very little in the way of environment with which to interact.

Director Shane Fernando notes in the program that “Camelot is not a time or place.” Indeed his vision for this show is not a traditional staging by any means. There are many people who will find it refreshing and interesting. The ensemble are dressed as refugees from a biker-themed rave but look like they took a wrong turn and got lost somehow in daylight. The enchanted forest seems to have merged with Morgan Le Fey’s “Invisible Castle” because it is nowhere to be found onstage. “The Lusty Month of May,” which features an interesting white boxer-shorts theme, includes a dance that lacks any titillations, joy or excitement.

When Setzler finally gets to sing the song, I wondered why anyone would want to distract from her beautiful voice.

Mordred (Eddie Waters)—Arthur’s illegitimate son, whose mission in life is the destruction of Camelot for his own personal gain—is a role that has the potential to break Guinevere’s

heart and should destroy Arthur’s. She has not given Arthur an heir; yet, here is one in the flesh, almost an adult, and Arthur is ready to love him. I usually love Waters onstage, but his Mordred is too much of a hammer, too obvious, too unlikeably obscene to make the real depth of his destructive power felt.

Fernando’s show might be a raunchier “Camelot,” but what is lost is the power of its message. Personally, I wanted trees and a castle. I wanted enchantment, ladies in pretty dresses and knights with courtly manners. I didn’t need to have the film; no one has Jack Warner’s unlimited budget. I would have settled for fight scenes that were either stylized enough to be interesting or realistic enough to be exciting. This is “Camelot” purely for an adult audience—not one I would take a 5-year-old to as an introduction to the magic of live theatre.

The saving grace: Setzler’s and Robison’s performances sell their characters’ struggles.

I believed them and wanted desperately for them to find happiness. I wanted their relation-

ship, their love, to find a safe harbor. When Robison describes how if he could pick any woman in the world, he would have picked her, and any friend in the world, he would have picked Lance, his torment looked like it was destroying him.

Setzler faced the challenge of a role made famous by Julie Andrews and rather than shying away, she goes at it with a beautiful voice and incredible poise. I would pay just to listen to her sing “I Loved You Once in Silence.” It is an interesting update on one of the greatest stories that has captivated the human mind and heart for centuries. For some, it will hit the spot.

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Festival of the Arts JULY 14-30, 2017

FEATURING EVENTS IN OPERA, THEATRE, DANCE, FILM, MUSIC, VISUAL ART AND PERFORMANCE POETRY Tickets $10 - $50 plus FREE film screenings, gallery reception, and salsa party Events at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium, Beckwith Recital Hall, Mainstage Theatre, and Amphitheater

JULY 14

UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop with Special Guest Jeff Coffin

JULY 15

COAST Poetry Jam

JULY 16

Dance Cooperative Summer Showcase

JULY 19 & 26 Cucalorus

Outdoor Film Screenings

JULY 20

Seahawk FAM: Broccoli Brothers Circus

JULY 20

Mozart Jubilee

JULY 21, 23, 28, 30 Opera Wilmington’s

Carmen

JULY 22, 25, 27, 29

Much Ado About Nothing

JULY 22

Wilmington Latin Dance Salsa Party

JULY 23

Ernest Turner Piano Trio

JULY 26

NC Guitar Quartet’s Carmen Suite

JULY 27

Seahawk FAM: The Light of the Water

JULY 27

Betty Brown Retrospective Reception

JULY 29

International Ballet Showcase

Information and tickets available at uncw.edu/arts/lumina and 910.962.3500 Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by calling 910.962.3500 at least three days prior to the event. An EEO/AA institution.

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Upcoming Events at Ironclad NHRMC Foundation’s The Pink Ribbon Project 2nd Annual Tickled Pink Bachelor Auction

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SOUTHEASTERN NC’S PREMIER DINING GUIDE

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ELIJAH’S Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

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9pm, Fri.-Sat., 11am-10pm. Lunch menu served ‘til 4pm.

■ SERVING BRUNCH: Sunday 11am-3pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Arts District ■ WEBSITE: www.districtnc.com

BLUEWATER WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday April - October. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com

in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including specialty waffles, skillet hashes and unique breakfast sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi sandwich and customer favorite, meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our favorite house entrees: Braised Beef Brisket, Mojo Pork and Mahi. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive Ste. 1, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakfast served until noon each day!

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Gourmet Hot Chocolates, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and Kids Menu.

■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

BLUE SURF CAFÉ Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness

CAM CAFÉ CAM Café, located within the CAM delivers delightful surprises using fresh, local ingredients. The café serves lunch with seasonal options Tuesday thru Saturday, inspired “small plates” on Wednes-

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day nights, an elegant yet approachable dinner on Thursday and brunch every Sunday. Look for a combination of fresh, regular menu items along with daily specials. As part of dining in an inspiring setting, the galleries are open during CAM Café hours which makes it the perfect destination to enjoy art of the plate along with the art of the museum. 3201 S 17th St. (910) 777-2363.

■ SERVING LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINNER: Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-2pm; Thursday evening, 5pm-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.camcafe.org THE DISTRICT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS A new addition to the Brooklyn Arts and downtown area, The District Kitchen & Cocktails is serving fresh, seasonal menus in a polished casual atmosphere. We feature locally sourced ingredients when available. For lunch, we offer delicious burgers and sandwiches, while dinner features steaks, chops and seafood all handcrafted by executive chef Luke Poulos. Within blocks of CFCC and the Riverwalk, The District welcomes diners to enjoy inspired wines, craft cocktails and NC draught beers at their renovated bar and restaurant, located at 1001 N. 4th St. 910-(910) 769-6565 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.-Thurs.11am-

THE FELIX CAFE The Felix Cafe is a restaurant experience like no other in Wilmington, N.C. Our eatery is a unique and relaxing gem situated near the port, and at the edge of Sunset Park on Burnett Blvd. We believe fine dining doesn’t have to come with all the fuss.

From our homemade soups to the locally sourced produce, we let the ingredients speak for themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Folks will enjoy the outdoor seating, our vibrant staff, the colorful interior, and our cabana style tiki bar. You will come here as a customer and leave as a friend.

2140 Burnett Blvd. (910) 399-1213.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.-Wed..: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Sunset Park, Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, full bar,freejazz and wine tastings on Thursdays ■ WEBSITE: www.thefelixcafewilmington.com; facebook.com/thefelixcafewilmington HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining.

Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed.

Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com HOLIDAY INN RESORT Oceans Restaurant located in this oceanfront resort is a wonderful find. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fresh Seafood & Steak dinner while dinning outside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Chef Eric invites you to experience his daily specials in this

magnificent setting. (910) 256-2231. 1706 N. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com JOHNNYLUKES KITCHENBAR Good eats, good drinks, and great times is what JohnnyLukes KitchenBar is all about. JohnnyLukes KitchenBar serves Wilmington, NC a variety of 19 rotating craft beers on tap, a hand selected eclectic American wine list, fun cocktails, and of course, exceptional food. Our two-story layout brings the best of both worlds under one roof. Downstairs at JohnnyLukes KitchenBar pair your beer or wine with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop, Chicken Pot Pie, Ribeye, or one of our many main entrees and sharable plates. Or, join us upstairs at JL’s Loft

and pair a beer with one of our multiple burgers, JL’s roast beef sandwich, meatball sandwich, or one of our many appetizers (we recommend both!).

So next time you are looking for a new and exciting restaurant in Wilmington, NC where you can experience both great craft beer and amazing food, be sure to head over to JohnnyLukes KitchenBar and JL’s Loft! 5500 Market Street, Suite 130. (910)769-1798 ■ OPEN: JohnnyLukes KitchenBar: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 10pm; JL’s Loft: Mon to Sun: 11:30am to 2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.johnnylukeskb.com THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a fourcourse meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; Seasonal hours are open 7 days a week, Memorial Day through October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mondays and Memorial Day-October, 7-9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com RISE Serving up the best dang biscuits and donuts in Wilmington, Rise is not any typical breakfast spot.

Our donut menu includes an assortment of ‘old school, new school, and our school’ flavors; and our buttery, flaky biscuits filled with country ham, bacon, sausage, fried chicken, and fried eggplant “bacon” are crave-worthy. Lunch is on the Rise with our new chicken sandwiches on potato rolls and fresh salads. 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. (910) 239-9566 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.- Sun. 7

a.m. – 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ WEBSITE: http://risebiscuitsdonuts.com THE TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a five-store franchise in Southeastern North Carolina. Since 1976 they have specialized in storemade chili, slaw and various sauces. As of more recently, select locations (Fountain Dr. and Southport) have started selling genuine burgers and cheese steaks (Beef & Chicken). Our types of hotdogs include beef & Pork (Trolly Dog), all-beef, pork smoked sausage (Carolina Packer), Fat Free (Turkey) & Veggie.

Recognized as having the Best Hot Dog in the Best of Wilmington Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Call Individual Stores for hours of operation or check out our website at www.trollystophotdogs.com. Catering available, now a large portion of our business. All prices include tax. Call Rick at 297-8416 for catering and franchise information.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ LOCATIONS: Wilmington, Fountain Dr. (910) 452-3952 Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-3921 Southport (910) 457-7017 Boone, NC (828) 265-2658 Chapel Hill, NC (919) 240-4206 ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

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GENKI SUSHI Welcome to Genki Sushi, an inviting and unique dining experience in the heart of Wilmington. We serve the freshest, most authentic sushi and traditional Japanese favorites. In the mood for sushi and authentic Japanese food? Look no further

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then Genki Sushi. From fresh nigiri to custom rolls, everything is homemade, including all of our sauces. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and can’t wait for you to try our delicious Japanese cuisine. You can make a reservation through OpenTable (you must have a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights), or just walk in during our open hours Sunday through Thursday.

At Genki, everyone is welcome! 4724 New Centre Dr. #5, Wilmington. (910) 796-8687.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Closed Monday, Tues-Sat 11:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

5:00p.m. - 9:30, Sunday 5p.m. - 9p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www. genkisushiwilmington.com INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste.

After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch.

Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order.

Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 771-9151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com/ OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi Cuisine”. Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse in Wilmington, NC is like no other. Our highly skilled chefs will not only cook an incredible dinner, but they will entertain you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. At Okami Japanese Hibachi Steak-

5500 Market Street, Wilmington

house, we are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness.

Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure that we serve only the finest food products. We believe that good healthy food aids the vital functions for wellbeing, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill,” to the taste bud tingling Japanese Sushi, Hand Rolls, Sashimi, Tempura dishes and Japanese Noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience.

Check out our all you can eat sushi menu and daily specials at www.okamisteakhouse.com!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday - Thursday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 10pm; Friday 11am - 2:30pm / 4pm - 11pm; Saturday 11am - 11pm; Sunday 11am - 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com SZECHUAN 132 Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.szechuan132.com YOSAKE DOWNTOWN SUSHI LOUNGE Lively atmosphere in a modern setting, Yosake is the delicious Downtown spot for date night, socializing with friends, or any large dinner party. Home to the never-disappointing Shanghai Firecracker Shrimp! In addition to sushi, we offer a full Pan Asian menu including curries, noodle dishes, and the ever-popular Crispy Salmon or mouth-watering Kobe Burger. Inspired features change weekly showcasing our commitment to local farms. Full bar including a comprehensive sake list, signature cocktails, and Asian Import Bottles. 33 S. Front St., 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172.

■ SERVING DINNER: 7 nights a week @ 5PM; Sun-Wed until 10pm, Thurs until 11pm, Fri & Sat until Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 Price Sushi/Appetizer Menu nightly from 5-7, until 8 on Mondays, and also 10-Midnight on Fri/Sat. Tuesday LOCALS NIGHT - 20% Dinner Entrees. Wednesday 80S NIGHT 80s music and menu prices. Sundays are the best deal downtown - Specialty Sushi and Entrees are Buy One, Get One $10 Off and 1/2 price Wine Bottles. Nightly Drink Specials. Gluten-Free Menu upon request. Complimentary Birthday Dessert.

■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

BAGELS

BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is “the” favorite spot for breakfast and lunch in Wilmington. Get a taste of a New York-style bagel by the beach. We make our bagels the traditional way: kettle-boiled then baked and always made with love. Enjoy something simple like a traditional BLT, or spice it up and try our AnnieWB: turkey breast, bacon, Swiss, lettuce,

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tomato, mayo, onions, and jalapeños. Not in the mood for a bagel? Don’t worry, we have ciabatta bread, croissants, kaiser rolls, biscuits, and wraps.

Whatever you’re looking for, we have you covered.

Don’t forget to make your lunch sandwich a combo for only $1.50,. and get a small drink, potato salad or chips and a pickle spear. Come see us at 5906 Oleander Drive or 7220 Wrightsville Avenue— right before the drawbridge on the way to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown & Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/Beach-Bagels-301865953202309/

BREWPUB

BILL’S FRONT PORCH Welcome to Bill’s Front Porch Brewery & Restaurant, where you’ll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere.

We’re passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff. Our commitment to support the communities in which we do business goes to the heart of what differentiates Bill’s Front Porch from other restaurants. But it is because of you, our guests, that we have been able to make this all happen. 4238 Market St. 4-10 Mon-Wed; 4-11 Thurs; 11-11 Fri-Sat; 12-10 Sun. 910-762-6333 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown/Market St. ■ FEATURING: Homemade craft beer, bar food and entrees.

■ WEBSITE: www.billsfrontporch.com

DINNER THEATRE

THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events.

Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue. Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, and more ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

IRISH

THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays –

call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN

ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, take-out and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com FAT TONY’S ITALIAN PUB Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel.

Boasting such menu items as Veal Saltimbocca, Eggplant Parmigiana, USDA Prime Sirloin, and award-winning NY style hand-tossed pizzas, Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Their appetizers range from Blue Crab Dip to Grilled Pizzas to Lollipop Lamb Chops. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of microbrews included in their 27-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have a wide selection of bottled beers, a revamped wine list, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s offers lunch specials until 3pm Monday through Friday and a 10% discount to students and faculty at CFCC. They have two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, excellent service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. Find The Flavor…..Craft Beer, Craft Pizza!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-Midnight; Sun., noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30 a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

Fresh From the Farm

LATIN AMERICAN

SAN JUAN CAFÉ Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon - Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com

MEXICAN

EL CERRO GRANDE In January, El Cerro Grande will celebrate 25 years serving authentic, delicious Mexican cuisine to the greater Wilmington area. With an ever-evolving menu, they have introduced eight new exclusive soft tacos as part of Taco Fiesta! They churn out mouth-watering enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, chef specialties, and more, in a colorfully inviting dining room marked by a friendly staff and attention to detail. Check out El Cerro’s daily drink and food specials at their three different locations, including $3.50 margaritas on Tuesdays off Military Road, on Wednesdays at 341 S. College Road, and on Thursdays at 5120 S. College Road. Mondays feature fajita dinners for 10.99 at all locations, and they even have karaoke every Wednesday at 341 S. College Rd, starting at 6 p.m. Serving lunch and dinner daily.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri., open at 11 a.m.; Sat-Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.

■ LOCATIONS: 341 S. College Rd., 910-7930035; 5120 S. College Rd., 910-790-8727; 1051 Military Cutoff Rd., 910-679-4209 ■ WEBSITE: www.elcerrogranderestaurant.com LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas, quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

ORGANIC

LOVEY’S NATURAL FOODS & CAFÉ Lovey’s Natural Foods & Café is a true blessing

The Riverfront Farmers Market is a curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists & crafters.

BACK ON WATER STREET FOR 2017

DOWNTOWN - Each Saturday April 15 - Nov. 18 • 8:00am - 1:00pm (no market Oct. 7, due to Riverfest)

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- FRUITS - VEGETABLES - PLANTS - HERBS

- FLOWERS - EGGS - CHEESES - WINE

- PICKLES - KOMBUCHA - ART & CRAFTS

BEST OF 2 0 1 7

W I N N E R

- MEATS - SEAFOOD - HONEY - BAKED GOODS

For more information call (910) 538-6223 www.riverfrontfarmersmarket.org

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for shoppers looking for organic and natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a veggie burger, hamburger or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar—which has cold, organic salads and hot selections—can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of delicious juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries organic grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. wheat-free and gluten-free products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries.

Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331.

“You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington in the Landfall Shopping Center ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com

SEAFOOD

BUSTER’S CALABASH

SEAFOOD AND DINER New to the NOMA corridor, Buster’s Calabash Seafood and Diner features a large menu of seafood that will sate all fishy palates. From fresh catfish and flounder to shrimp, and scallops, oysters and crab cakes, it’s all found in one spot. They also offer sandwiches, fajitas, and wraps, so there is something for everyone. Their daily blue-plate specials help keep the belly full and the wallet light, while their daily breakfast buffet and special Sunday brunch buffet (6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) keeps the early and midday risers just as full. 6309 Market St, North Wilmington. 910-769-2018 ■ SERVING BREAKFAST LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week, Mon-Sat, 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun., 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Reservations available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Calabash-style seafood and more!

CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With its growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to a second location in Porter’s Neck, and coming soon in 2017, their third location in Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says.

“At CFSC every dish is prepared with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors.

Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through

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2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am-4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer.

We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com

DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit.

Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington.

Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Fresh daily steamed oysters.

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome.

Private event space available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce.

Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910-4587380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-8338622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s

daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon-2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am-10pm; FriSat: 11am-Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

SOUTHERN

CASEY’S BUFFET In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR

Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com PEMBROKE’S A seasonally inspired and locally sourced Southern cuisine dining experience, Pembroke’s was created by the owners of downtown’s Rx Restaurant.

Pembroke’s focuses on the same values and excellent service as its sister restaurant, purveying local companies for the best in seafood, proteins and produce. They work with local fisherman and farmers to ensure your meal will be freshly grown and hand chosen. A new dinner menu is churned out daily to ensure the chefs are working with the freshest ingredients. Plus, the bartenders are creating new drink menus daily as to never bore your taste buds. 1125 A Military Cutoff Rd. 910-2399153.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Open for dinner Tues-Sun, 5pm-close, with live music Fri-Sat nights. Sunday brunch, 10am-3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.pembrokescuisine.com

SPORTS BAR

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com JAX 5TH AVE. DELI & ALE HOUSE Locally owned and operated, Jax offers a laidback atmosphere, welcoming foodies, sports fans, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. We provide a full eclectic menu of quality Boar’s Head sliced meat and cheeses, and feature unique items like our smoked salmon deviled egg, a legendary Italian sandwich, and famous pita pizzas that bake up lite and crispy. 20 HDTVs feature premium sports packaging for all the games! Supporting local craft breweries with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottles and cans, enjoy it all inside the shiny silver building or outside on the dog-friendly patio at 5046 New Centre Dr. Carry out: 910-859-7374.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Full menu until 2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Daily food and drink specials.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/ JaxFifthAveDeliAleHouse

Dinner: Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm - 9pm and Thursday through Saturday 5:00 pm - 10 pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 3 pm

1001 N. 4th Street www.districtnc.com

(910) 769-6565 Banquet Space Available

SUMMER SPECIALS

TUESDAY: Burger Features & Draft Pint $15

WEDNESDAY: Small Plate Specials

THURSDAY: Champagne & Wine Specials

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Summer 2017 THURSDAYS JUNE 22 – JULY 27 10:30 a.m. • Tickets $5 • Kenan Auditorium JUNE 22

GINA GAMBONY “The Sandman” Shadow Puppetry JUNE 29

MADAFO Storytelling and Music J U LY 6

CASEY’S LAUGH AND LEARN “The Insane Science of Fairyland” Storytelling and Science J U LY 1 3

THE BRIERWOOD ENSEMBLE “The Secret Garden” Chamber Music J U LY 2 0

BROCCOLI BROTHERS CIRCUS Kids’ Music and Comedy J U LY 2 7

uncw.edu/presents 910.962.3500

ALBAN ELVED DANCE “The Light of the Water” World Premiere Contemporary Dance

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HAPPENINGS & EVENTS ACROSS WILMINGTON

TO-DO CALENDAR

events

ANTIQUES AND TRADE MARKET

First Sat. of June, July, Aug., Sept. and Oct., 10am-4pm. Outdoor: $15, every 10x10. Indoor: $20. every 10x10. Make RSVP today. Food vendors welcome. American Legion Post 167, 16660 Hwy US 17, Hampstead. Download: ncalpost167. org.

ARTISAN MARKET

Historic Downtown Marketplace (Marketplace) each Sunday, 10am-3:30pm through Oct. in Riverfront Park. Local artists bring an amazing shopping experience to downtown Wilmington, right on

the water in the heart of downtown with art, music, crafts and more. As the Marketplace continues to grow, it becomes an economic contributor to the downtown providing locals and tourist alike with a unique shopping option and a valuable downtown experience. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

KURE BEACH MARKET

Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods at the Kure Beach Market. Held throughout summer months on Tues., 8am - 1pm at Ocean Front Park, through Aug. 29. 105 Atlantic Ave.

FREE ILM NETWORKING GROUP

July 12, 6pm: Andrew Pierce of Wilmington Elite Networking powered by Rockstar Connect will be

hosting the next event. Each participant will get free entrance into the event and light delicious complimentary appetizers will be served on a first come first serve basis. Hundreds of attendees will participate and Rockstar Connect networking events are widely known as the preeminent functions to friend “successful and intriguing people”.

The swapping of business cards is encouraged and remember you have to give in order to get.

Free! www.rockstarconnect.com. Might As Well Bar and Grill, 250 Racine Dr.

charity/volunteer

NC COASTAL FEDERATION

July 12, 7pm: In-depth look at what the NC Coastal Federation is doing to protect and restore water quality in the surrounding region of the Wrightsville Beach office. Priorities: to reduce the volume of polluted stormwater runoff that make its way into local waterways. In partnership with the City of Wilmington, Town of Wrightsville Beach and others, federation has completed a number of projects reducing stormwater pollution as part of implementation of the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan. Learn more about the Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration Plan and how they are functioning and future projects that will break ground in the upcoming months. Orientation for newcomers, 5-6:30pm. Jessica Gray, coastal outreach associate: jessicag@nccoast.org or 910-509-2838 ext.

204. Fred and Alice Stanback Education Center, 309 West Salisbury St.

VIOLIN CONCERT

July 16, 5pm: A concert featuring violinist, Lucas Gerbe, to benefit Homes of Hope - India, a local non-profit providing homes for orphan girls in India. This is a donations based event. All proceeds will go to providing the gift of musical instruments across our nine Homes of Hope. Donation-based admission. Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, 412 Ann St.

music/concerts KURE BEACH BOOGIE IN THE PARK

Free concert series at Kure Beach’s Ocean Front Park from 5-7pm on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of May through October. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the show! Ocean Front Park, 105 Atlantic Ave.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN

Downtown Sundown Concert Series, presented

by Outdoor Equipped, runs each Friday night through Sept. 1. Free concerts are from 6:30pm to 10pm and feature both local performers and touring bands. Food, beer and wine available for sale.

Outside beverages, food, coolers and dogs are prohibited. Rain or shine, so check Facebook for updates. Riverfront Park, 5 N. Water St.

LELAND SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Thurs., 6:30pm: Leland Municipal Park for our concert series and be prepared to dance! Bring a blanket/lawn chair, beverages and your friends and family! Local food trucks will be on site selling food! No smoking or e-cigarettes are allowed on Town property. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

SEAHAWK FAM: THE SECRET GARDEN

July 13, 10:30am: Pairing narrated excerpts from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel with musical illustrations and interludes, the Brierwood Ensemble tells the story of Mary Lennox’s journey from India to England and her family’s renewal through the cultivation of nature. Brierwood Ensemble is a new classical chamber music project led by harpist Christina Brier with violinist Linda

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Contact us for current program information: (910) 256-7925 ~ ParksAndRecreation@towb.org Or visit our website for a complete program list: www.TownOfWrightsvilleBeach.com

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH: Safe Sitter® Babysitter Training Performance Club Camp ~ Basketball Camp ~ Jr. Lifeguard Program Kids’ Cooking Camp ~ Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Camp COMING FALL 2017: Youth Basketball Instructional League ~ Cotillion Performance Club ~ Foundation Flag Football for Youth ~ Tennis Lessons Wilmington Hammerheads Soccer Skills Instruction ~ Kids’ Cooking Wrightsville Beach Elementary School After School Program

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July 13, 6:30pm: Blankets or chairs welcome to the lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs performed by Stardust. Tickets at the door. In the event of rain the event will be held on the following Thursday. GA: $18. Jazz Society and Bellamy members: $15. Student and Bellamy volunteers: $10. 503 Market St.

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July 14, 7:30pm: UNCW Summer Jazz Workshop has established itself as the premier summer workshop for jazz study in North Carolina for middle and high school student musicians. Directed by noted music educator, Frank Bongiorno, the summer jazz workshop provides students an opportunity not only to mingle with and learn from gifted educators and professional performers on the UNCW faculty, but also to enjoy an intensive week-long event of music making and jazz study in an inti- mate and supportive environment. This year, the workshop’s final performance will feature special guest Jeff Coffin, globally recognized musician, composer, and author and three-time Grammy award winner. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

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Thurs. 3pm: Catch a free family movie matinee at Main Library! Visit the online calendar at www. nhclibrary.org for movie title, rating, and length.

No registration is necessary for this free screening. Audience is welcome to bring light snacks to enjoy during the movie. Julie Criser: jcriser@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SOMETHING IN THE WATER

July 12, 7pm: What does Flint, MI have to do with Wilmington, NC? While most people are aware of the basic contours of the Flint water story, “Something in the Water” (part of the EPIX “America Divided” series) goes deeper. Correspondent Rosario Dawson investigates what hidden forces may have been at work, and how specific policies led not only to the crisis in Flint but also damaged other poor, largely African American communities around the state. Cape Fear River Watch, New Hanover County NAACP, Support The Port, NCAE of New Hanover County, Tarheel Alliance of Classroom Teachers, Wilmington SURJ, Women Organizing for Wilmington, and Working Films will be onhand to talk about and take action for environmental justice in light of the GenX water contamination crisis. DREAMS Center for the Arts - Garage, 901 Fanning St.

theatre/auditions

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“The Real Celia: Aging Like a Fine Box of Wine”

by Celia Rivenbark, directed by Beth Swindell. through July 22, Fridays and Saturdays, 7pm; doors, 6pm. Tickets $18-$42; show only or dinner ticket, served with three-course meal. Celia Rivenbark is back with a new hilarious show for the summer written specifically for the TheatreNOW stage.

This time it really is all about the “real” Celia. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.

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THEATRE AUDITIONS

Wesley Memorial United Methodist is holding auditions for an August production of the Broadway musical “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Auditions will be held on July 17 & 18 from 5-7pm in the Wesley Memorial Church Activity Center. Interested performers should be prepared to sing a song (accompanist provided or tracks are allowed), read from the script, and dance (if interested in being in dance numbers). Bettsy Curtis at: bettsyc@welcometowesley.com or 910-791-4092.

1401 S College Rd.

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Sat. 8:30pm: Join us in the park and watch a family movie under the stars. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, a picnic and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Smoking is prohibited on Town Property. Concessions will be available for purchase. Leland Municipal Park, 102 Town Hall Dr.

MOVIE MONDAY

Beat the heat and catch a free film on selected Monday afternoons this summer at the Northeast Library. Annice Sevett at asevett@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

7/14-15, 7pm/9:30pm: Allen Strickland Williams is a stand-up comedian and writer in LA. In the fall of 2014 Allen made his TV stand-up debut on Conan. He’s appeared on Comedy Dynamics: Coming to the Stage on Hulu, After Darth from Abominable Pictures and Flophouse on Viceland.

He has performed in Los Angeles at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, The Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, and Holy Fuck at The Downtown Independent and Nerdmelt Showroom. $13. Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 North Front St. www.deadcrowcomedy.com

July 16, 3pm: In collaboration with UNCW’s Lumina Festival of the Arts, The Dance Cooperative, the non-profit behind Dance-a-lorus, Community Dance Dance Day, the Emerging Choreographer’s Showcase, and the Wilmington Dance Festival will present an hour-long performance featuring some of their greatest hits including The Anniversary Dinner, an innovative and fun piece seamlessly blending digital projection arts and choreography. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd.

art

New exhibition “Oceanic Alchemies” can be seen at Expo 216 from now through the end of our Ocean Plastic exposition (July 31). Lyons took the original photographic images of a degraded coral reef at the Great Barrier Reef/ Australia, where she was an Artist in Residence at Heron Island Research Station. She then put color back into the images digitally and applied mixed media, which symbolically resuscitated the coral to its original, vibrant state. Expo 216, 216 N Front St.

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FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT

Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of ea. month. Features art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: artscouncilofwilmington.org

FULL FRONTAL

Showcases the naked human body in all sizes, media, and interpretations. Through an uncensored celebration of the nude form, we ask why the human body is still considered taboo by many, and discuss where the line—if there is a line—of nudity is drawn in the art world. Exhibition on display through July 31. Kristen Crouch: WabiSabiWarehouseILM@gmail.com/910-398-7893. 19 N 9th St.

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS

Friday ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. RUTH AVA LYONS

Meet working artists, and see their works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks 6-9 pm, 4th

With creative displays and installations. The Featured Five: Darren Mulvenna, Gaeten Lowrie Lance Strickland, Brigitte Hunn, Jahde Justad and Nick Mijak with his studio debut! Art Hive Gallery and Studio, 122 S Front St.

ELEMENTS OF CREATION

New Art by Brian Evans, Georgeann Haas, and Judy Hintz Cox.” View Brian’s large sculptural ceramics; Georgeann’s acrylic paint, collage, and mixed media on paper; and Judy’s oil paint and mixed media on canvas. Violinist, Shirley Lebo will play. Refreshments will be served. Exhibit continues through July 29. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St.

CONTROLLED CHAOS

Leland Cultural Arts Center proudly brings a collection of four Wilmington artists in “Controlled Chaos,” featuring Joan Mcloughlin, Francisca Dekker, Gabriel Lovejoy, and Bradley Carter.

Controlled Chaos opens to the public on July 2 and runs through August 6, with an opening reception on July 12, 6-8pm. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

OPEN MIC

The wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talents—performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night. Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www.jugglinggypsy.com.

COMEDY BINGO

Brent Blakeney headlines comedy bingo at Dead Crow, Tuesday nights, 8pm. Free show featuring the best comics from all over the Southeast, all while playing bingo along with the words they say! Win prizes and enjoy discount tacos! Hosted

by Louis Bishop with in-booth side kick comedian Lew Morgante. Dead Crow Comedy Club, 265 N. Front St.

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FLORA/FAUNA

Flytrap Brewing presents an exhibition from local self-taught artist Gaeten capturing the boundless inherent beauty within nature. Using his signature pen & ink style, he collages together dreamlike landscapes, waterfalls, wildflowers, butterflies, sea turtles and the like. These alcohol inks result in prismatic stained-glass-like qualities, utilizing brightly colored jewel-tones. Series is the artist’s pacifistic protest to the horrors of pollution, climate change, and other man-made atrocities. On display through August 31. 319 Walnut St.

PED ART CELEBRATION

A celebration of the latest installations in the popular Pedestrian Art public sculpture series will be held Sunday, July 16, 2pm. Free reception will take place at Expo 216, 216 N. Front St. Participating sculptors are expected to attend. Guided shuttle tours will take place at 1pm, 2:45pm, and 4pm. Tour tickets: $20—www.eventbrite.com/e/ pedestrian-art-celebration-tickets.

Pedestrian Art, a program of The Arts Council of Wilmington/ NHC, features the installation of 10-12 sculptures throughout downtown Wilmington each year. The 2017 program is made possible through support from the City of Wilmington, The Artworks, Craige & Fox LLC, Art in Bloom Gallery, the Dreams Center for Arts Education, and the Downtown Business Alliance. Amy Grant: grantamyn@gmail. com, 484-885-3037; or Rhonda Bellamy: info@ artswilmington.org, 910-343-0998.

museums/education CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Exhibits: Beyond the Horizon: Exploring our evolving perceptions of the natural world, contemporary artists Maya Lin, Teresita Fernández, Jason Mitcham, and Colby Parsons employ unique mediums to unearth human interaction with the landscape. The four nationally and internationally renowned artists in Beyond the Horizon all aim to explore natural phenomena while challenging perception in the viewer. Lin’s artwork interprets the world through a modern lens, using technological methods to visualize and convey the natural environment; Fernández work delves into the psychology of looking and she is often inspired by rethinking the meaning of landscape and place; Mitcham’s work with animation began with his desire to incorporate time into a painting; Parsons’ work explores the distortion and textual qualities of video projection in intersection with clay. “From the Fire” (on view through Aug. 27) feat. Rick Beck, John Littleton, Pablo Soto and Kate Vogel celebrates the 55th anniversary of the studio glass movement, the influence of Littleton and the current innovative processes in contemporary glass. Landscapes From the Collection: Our relationship to the land has inspired artists for centuries. Ranging from 1855 to 2002 the 14 artworks from CAM’s permanent collection in Landscapes from the collection illustrate the varied styles and lasting influence of nature within the fabric of our shared cultural landscape. On view in conjunction with Beyond the Horizon, this exhibition features the artwork of John Beerman, Elliott Daingerfield, Francis Speight, Richard Stenhouse, Anthony Thieme and William Aiken Walker. Also on view is contemporary work on loan from San Francisco artist Daniel Kilpatrick.

CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm-9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

STARRING CAPE FEAR

New Hanover County’s Cape Fear Museum is proud to showcase highlights of the region’s film history with the opening of its newest exhibit, Starring Cape Fear! Visitors can explore the history of the local film and television production industry from the 1980s to the present day. View artifacts from several productions including Firestarter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dawson’s Creek, One Tree Hill and Tammy. See a cape and the ear from Blue Velvet, an Iron Man 3 mask, and the jet ski beloved by Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) in Eastbound & Down. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Tues.-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun.,1-5pm.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action.910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org.

503 Market St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE

18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-7620570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. Thurs.

StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; Adventures in Art, 3:30pm Drop off gently used books at our museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book-collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St., 910-254-3534.

kids stuff SUPER SATURDAY FUN TIME

Appropriate for ages 4-10, but all ages welcome.

Dock the Dog and Dock Street Kids for 10 exciting episodes of Super Saturday Fun Time, 3pm, TheatreNOW’s live theatrical show featuring local history and mystery and super guest stars, hosted

by Captain Coy T. Plunkett (Zach Hanner). Live music, games, cartoons, short films, and his favorite surf “nuggets.” Dock Street Kids and their

always-hungry dog, Dock, solve adventures. Parents can even drop off kids ages 5+. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Custom birthday packages with a chance to interact with characters and step onstage in the action.

Shows: Aug. 19; Halloween, Oct. 28; Christmas, Dec. 16. 19 S. 10th St. SATURDAY STORY HOUR

Miss Shannon will lead interactive story hours for kids ages 3-6 on the first and third Saturdays of May at the Main Library in downtown Wilmington.

Saturday Story Hour is free and no pre-registration is needed. Opens with a picture book and end with a project or activity at the end, and include time to play, learn, and laugh in between.

Each child should bring a participating adult.

Shannon Vaughn: 910-798-6303. svaughn@nhcgov.com. 201 Chestnut St.

FRENCH PLAYGROUP

Thurs., 10am: Chantez! Jouez! Rencontrez des nouveaux amis! Sing, play, and meet new friends at French Playgroup at the main library! Informal hour where young kids and parents/caregivers can hear and try out some French words. Free and no advance registration is needed. Main Library Children’s Room at 910-798-6303 or sdemarco@nhcgov.com. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SUMMER POP-UPS

Offered 11am-2pm; free for members or with general admission. Discover science and history in the Museum galleries at this drop-in program.

Summer Pop-ups offer quick activities that are designed to encourage discovery through play and hands-on learning. Admission is free for members or with general admission. Parental

LATIMER HOUSE

Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. The Latimer House of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy” and “Sheena,” a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St., across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water St. 910-762-1669. capefearserpentarium.com.

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BELLAMY MANSION

One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children.

After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design

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participation is required. Programs are approximately 20-30 minutes with a new theme each week. Free for members or with GA. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. CAM SUMMER CAMPS

Meet Cameron Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp teacher, Sarah Richter, and take part in sample art projects that will be offered at different camps throughout the summer. Great opportunity to learn more about CAM’s summer camp program while having fun and exploring the museum with your family. No pre-registration necessary. Parental supervision required at all times. Admission by donation. CAM, 3201 S. 17th St.

3-D FLOWER CRAFTS

Teens and tweens ages 12-18 are invited to get crafty making three dimensional paper flowers at Pleasure Island Library. Materials will be provided, but participants may want to bring additional colored pencils or markers. Free but space is limited, so register on the calendar at http:// libcal.nhclibrary.org/event/3341635 or by calling 910-798-6385. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385.

SKY QUEST

Sky Quest events are free for members or with general admission. Step inside the museum’s digital planetarium and enjoy a special film every Friday afternoon all summer long. All ages.

Space is limited. Adult participation required.

June 30: One World, one Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

KIDS IN KITCHEN CAMP

Culinary adventure, whipping up a new and tasty creation to add to our very own recipe book!

From veggies to desserts, kids are taking over

the kitchen! Ages 4-9. Email kking@playwilmington.org. $125-$150. All camps start at 9 am and end at 1 pm.; early drop off begins at 8:50 am.

Kathleen King: 910-254-3534, ext 102 SUNSHINE CAMP

Children who are coping with the death of a loved one are invited to Lower Cape Fear Hospice’s Sunshine Camp 2017. Led by LCFH counselors and trained volunteers, this transformational camp combines fun activities with grief education and emotional support, free of charge. Sunshine Camp 2017 provides a unique opportunity to increase levels of hope and especially, to learn that you are not alone. Meet friends facing similar circumstances; honor and memorialize loved ones; parachute playing, games, expressive art and so much, more; process grief in healthy ways; and enhance self-esteem. July 24-28 rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Space limited: 910-7967991 for application. Phillips LifeCare and Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr.

ZUMBA FOR KIDS

Licensed Kids instructor Shirley Melito will teach this 45-60 minute Zumba class for kids ages 5-12.

Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes to move in. Space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6385.

Parents are required to sign a safety waiver for each child prior to the start of the class as a precaution. Meaghan Weiner at mweiner@nhcgov. com. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

COASTAL ATHLETICS CAMPS

Indoor/outdoor youth instructional facility for baseball, softball, and lacrosse here in Wilmington, NC. During the summer, we offer daily camps for ages 6-12 for baseball, softball, and lacrosse instructed

by former pro and collegiate athletes. 8am-12pm daily (you may choose to extend the stay until 4:30pm)$40/day or $175/week (additional $20 per day for extended stay). Camp includes a snack and drink for each child daily. (Children signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch.) 910-4525838 to sign up or www.coastalathletics.net. July 17-21: Baseball Ages 6-9 // Lacrosse Ages 6-9; July 24-28: Baseball Ages 8-12 // Lacrosse Ages 8-12; July 31-August 4: Baseball Ages 8-12 // Softball Ages 8-12; August 7-11: Baseball Ages 6-9 // Lacrosse Ages 6-9; August 14-18: Baseball Ages 8-12. 2049 Corporate Dr. St. ESCAPE THE BASEMENT

Teens find clues and solve puzzles to escape the Main Library’s dark and musty basement before time runs out! This intense challenge experience has a lot of thrills and chills, and features low lighting in some areas. 6 participants, ages 13-18; free but participants must prereg. and may only attend one session. www.NHCLibrary.org/910-798-6303.

Scooter Hayes, shayes@nhcgov.com/910-7986393.

CHILDREN’S ACTING CLASSES

Kids ages 7-10 are invited to play interactive improv games and learn basic theatrical concepts and acting skills at this free program series. Besides being fun, participating in improv games has been proven to promote confidence, collaboration and creativity! Free group meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons f through July 18, 2pm.

Participants don’t have to attend every class, but should register for each class; space is limited. www.nhclibrary.org or 910-798-6373. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

MUSEUM AFTER DARK: DINOS

July 13, 6:30pm: Grab a friend, leave the kids at home and geek out at the Museum! Dig deeper into the world of dinosaurs. See real dinosaur fossils up close, explore the prehistoric animals from our region, talk with scientists, dig for local fossils, play T-rex basketball, and MORE! Ages 18+.

Food and adult beverages available for purchase from Vittles Food Truck and Bombers Bev Co. Live recorded music! Sponsored by Cape Fear Museum Associates. Menu and tickets: www.capefearmuseum.com/programs. Tickets: $6 members; $8 non-members in advance; $8 members; $10 non-members at the door. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

LITTLE EXPLORERS: INCREDIBLE INSECTS

July 15, 10am: Meet your friends in Museum Park for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments, and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. Brought

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TIE-DYE FOR TEENS

July 14, 3pm: Tie-Dye your own t-shirt! This free craft program is for teens ages 13 - 18. All materials will be provided. Free program but space is limited. Advance registration is required and opens on June 16, four weeks prior to program date. Register: www.nhclibrary.org or 910-7986393. Miss Moe, 910-798-6393 or mweinman@ nhcgov.com. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S.College Rd.

FLOW CIRCUS

July 15, 10am: Flow Circus captivates audiences with a unique blend of contagious energy, quirky characters, spectacular juggling, and comedy magic. Their shows are so popular, the Library invites them almost every summer. After the free performance, kids can try out a variety of skill toys from around the world, and may leave inspired to take up a new hobby or two. http://flowcircuskids. com. No registration required; free. Julie Criser at jcriser@nhcgov.com or 798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

SUPERHERO CAMP

July 17-22: Blam! Pow! Smash! Superhero camp is here! Learn why Superman is so strong, where Wonder Woman came from, and just exactly who Batman is!Games and activities will feature super powers, good guys, and villains! Ages 4-9. Registration forms are available at the front desk or you can email kking@playwilmington.org. Pricing: $125-$150. Children must be potty trained and come with a nut free lunch and water bottle each day of camp. Children are required to have on sunscreen, bug spray, and closed-toed shoes. All camps start at 9am and end at 1pm; early drop off begins at 8:50am. Kathleen King at 910-254-3534 ext 102. Children’s Museum of Wilmington,116 Orange St.

WILMINGTON BOYS’ CHOIR CAMP

July 17-20, 9am-12:30pm: Summer we continue our relationship with St. Therese-by-the-Sea as we again offer great musical, recreational and educational experiences to boys from throughout the Wilmington area. St. Therese-by-the Sea, 209 S Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach. Free to participate; open to boys age 7 thru voice change.

Learn choral music and participate in voice class; play music games, and have fun at the beach!

Reg: www.wilmingtonboyschoir.org. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. Sixteenth St.

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with an in class tournament. All fencing equipment is supplied by the association. Camp cost is $195 plus $10 USA Fencing membership if you are not already a member. Membership will be good through July 31. Students provide their own lunch.

Camp will provide snacks, water, and gatorade.

Camp is for ages 8-18. Camp hours 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday; 9am-3pm, Friday. Tileston Gym at St. Mary, 5th and Ann LEGO CHALLENGE

July 18, 10:30am: Kids ages 5-10 will complete a new Lego challenge each month, working on their creations alone or in a small group. Bring your imagination! Legos provided. Free but space is limited and registration is required. Registration for each program opens 4 weeks before its date.

Register on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, or call 910-798-6393. Miss Moe in the Myrtle Grove Library Children’s Room, 910-798-6393 or mweinman@nhcgov.com. NHC Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 South College Rd.

2017 YOUTH CAREER CAMP

Career camp for individuals with disabilities between the ages of 17-28. Topics covered will Career Resources and Supported Employment, Learn how to Market Yourself on Social Media when it comes to employment, and Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to employment. Creatie a portfolio. Fun activities are planned during the Camp! Pizza provided on Tues., July 18. Bring lunch the following two days of camp. RSVP by July 10: Stevie Toole, 910-815-6618 or stevie. toole@drc-cil.org. disAbility Resource Center, 140 Cinema Dr., Ste C

BOXO BUILD IN THE PARK

July 18, 11:30am: We’ll bring boxes in all shapes and sizes, you bring your imagination! Families

are invited to have fun in Story Park next to Main Library this summer, on Tuesdays after regularly scheduled storytimes. No registration is necessary for this free activity. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. CHILDREN’S BEGINNING ACTING CLASS

Kids ages 7 to 10 are invited to play interactive improv games and learn basic theatrical concepts and acting skills at this free program series. Besides being fun, participating in improv games has been proven to promote confidence, collaboration and creativity!

This free group meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons from June 20 through July 18, except for July 4. Participants don’t have to attend every class, and they should register for each class they want to attend because space is limited. Registration opens 4 weeks in advance of each meeting, on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org or by calling 910-798-6373. Jaimie Harwood at jharwood@ nhcgov.com. Northeast Regional Library, NHC, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

outdoors/recreation BLACKWATER ADVENTURE CRUISE

Two-hour cruise up the Northeast Cape Fear River, still largely unchanged and underpopulated as it was when Wilmington was colonized in the late 1600’s. Cruising through the Castle Hayne Aquifer and by the Bluffs of the Rose Hill Plantation. A narrated cruise based of the history and ecology of the area. 910-338-3134. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St.

MASONBORO 1-HOUR CRUISE

Wed., 12:30pm: Narrated cruise of Masonboro Island. Masonboro Island is the largest marine sanctuary in the Cape Fear region. It is home to both endangered plant and animal species. $25 per passenger. Reservations required. Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HARBOR CRUISE

Weds, 3pm: Set sail on the Shamrock for a cruise around Wrightsville Beach’s Harbor Island—the island which separates the barrier island of the beach proper from the mainland. Locations of historical, ecological and cultural note will be featured. Learn what year the first buildings on Wrightsville Beach were built. Additionally, learn about the different types of marsh grasses, shorebirds, and fish we have teeming in the water surrounding the beach. RSVP rqd. $15-$25. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

LOOP DE LOOP

July 15, 2pm: Annual Tour de France salute with a casual bicycle jaunt around Middle Sound Loop.

All ages and and abilities encouraged. This is not a race. Various routes to accommodate all skills levels and safety. Riders meet at Fermental and finish at Fermental. If needed, maps will be provided. Free bottled water available accompanied by beer and wine specials. Food truck will be on site afterwards into the evening with live music at night.Fermental, 7250 Market St..

classes CAPE FEAR YOGA

River to Sea Gallery hosts a Cape Fear kids yoga class taught by certified yoga instructor Heidi Thompson. Classes are $10 per person

and are Sun., from 10-11am. Space is limited and reservations are required. Message or call 910.763.3380 to reserve your spot todayRiver to Sea Gallery, 224 S Water St., ste. 1A. ART CLASSES

Lois DeWitt.$100/4 (two-hour). Pen and ink drawing, 10am/2pm, Fri.—Crosshatching, dot and line techniques. Sun Room, 6905 Southern Exposure. www.free-online-art-classes.com (click on Wilmington Art Classes). 910-547-8115 or loislight@bellsouth.net

RESTORATIVE SOUNDBATH

Sun., 6:45pm: 2-hour restorative class will include Thai therapeutics, sacred sound with instruments and voice, and meditation. Eddy and Mary will offer serenades as you passively receive yoga supported by blocks, bolsters and blankets in restorative postures and thai massage-assisted yoga therapeutics. Mary was trained in Thai Yoga Therapy by Sudevi Linda Kramer of the Vedic Conservatory. Rachael Crawford Goolsby, LMBT and Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, will also be offering her skilled hands in Thai Assists and massage. No experience necessary. $25-$30. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr. #200.

FOUR SEASONS OF THE SOUTHERN GARDEN

July 15, 2pm: Master Gardener Jon Wooten focuses on garden plants that are native to North Carolina in this final session of “The Four Seasons of the Southern Garden” series. Free and no registration is needed. ortheast Library has offered “The Four Seasons of the Southern Garden” series in cooperation with the NCSU Extension Service and the New Hanover County Arboretum. All these organizations offer an abundance of free information and resources for gardeners.

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Learn more at http://arboretum.nhcgov.com/ or call 910-798-6360 for the Arboretum / Extension Service, or call any NHC Library Reference Desk.

910-798-6371 or jpinson@nhcgov.com. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. TECH TUTORING

July 17, 10am: Drop in at the Main Library for help downloading NHCPL’s eResources to your smart phones and tablets. Ask about eBooks, digital audiobooks, streaming video, downloadable magazines, or downloadable music! All this is free with your New Hanover County Public Library card. Carla Sarratt: csarratt@nhcgov.com or 910798-6301. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

Summer Adult Clinics requires pre-registration.

3.0-3.5 Doubles Strategy Clinics, Mon., 5:30pm6:30pm. Cost: $11. Beginner 2 Clinics: Must be in 2.5-3.0 rating ranger. Mon., 6:30pm-7:30pm.

Cost: $11. 910-341-4631 or www.empiepark. com. 3405 Park Ave.

lectures/literary BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINICS

Lower Cape Fear Hospice will host free Begin the Conversation clinics from 10-11 a.m. the third Fri. of ea. mo., Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Free, 18 and older, will provide attendees information and resources to think about and plan for future healthcare decisions. Attendees will receive specific strategies for initiating conversations that can significantly reduce family stress and improve quality of care.

Advance directives supplied so healthcare instructions can be legally documented. Jason: 910-796-7943 or jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

OPIOID ADDICTION

Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illicit drug heroin as well as prescription pain relievers oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and others. Opiod addiction is so widespread that public health officials call it a national epidemic. Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Supervisor Kenny House of Coastal Horizons will speak about the rapidly growing problem of opioid addiction at this free informational program. Advance registration is requested on the calendar at www.nhclibrary.org, 910-798-6301. Mary Ellen Nolan: mnolan@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6307.

DIVE INTO READING

Through July 31, 9am: For the first time ever, we are pairing up with Winter Park for a school supplies drive! Throughout the month we will be collecting pens, pencils, markers, and any new school supplies to donate. Winter Park provides all of their students with new school supplies at the beginning of the year and we want to help!

Bring any new school supplies in and receive a discount off your daily admission! Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange St.

BOOK CLUB

Join a different kind of book club! This weekly meeting offers book lovers a chance to meet and compare notes about favorite books and authors.

Attendance is free and advance registration is not needed, just drop in! Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

LUMINA FEST POETRY JAM

July 15, 7:30pm: COAST 97.3 presents the summer edition of the poetry jam for the first time ever at Kenan Auditorium on the campus of UNCW. Spittin’ truth, knowledge, anger, humor and love...

we have the best poets from North and South Carolina that will display and perform their spoken word with energy. Hosted by “Bigg B”of Coast 97.3 Music by DJ Mike Lang. Proceeds benefit the Black Arts Alliance’s NC Black Film Festival and Lumina Arts Festival. http://uncw.edu/arts/lumina/festival.html. 601 S. College Rd.

clubs/notices CAPE FEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Every Mon., join our coffee club. It will be hosted weekly by Angela Pollock and most Mondays with Darien Brooks. This will give adults with or without disabilities an opportunity to work on social skills in a typical, relaxed environment. Please share and stop by! Luna Caffe, 604 Castle St.

\WILMINGTON FENCING CLUB

Adults meet Tues/Thurs, 7:45-9pm, and Youth meet Wed, 6:45-7:45pm. Class is open to the community, beginners welcome, and all equipment is provided! Sessions are 6 weeks long and the cost is just $5 per class! Fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In fencing, physical ability is just as important as having a strong mental edge. Competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear including a jacket, glove, and head gear. Sport of fencing features three different levels, which are categorized by the type of weapon used in each level.

The weapons used include the epee, foil, and the saber. Fencing is an aerobically challenging sport. In order to condition one’s body, initial fencing training consists of challenging conditioning exercises. Express YMCA, 11 S. Kerr Ave.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Thurs., 6pm: Join the Wilmington Board Game group and the Wilmington Board Game Meetup group for a night of Board Games and more. No experience necessary. Bring your own game or select one from our free Demo Library. www.facebook.com/groups/CFGBoardGames. Cape Fear Games, 4107 Oleander Dr., Ste D.

ST. PAUL’S

Fourth Wed. of every month at 5:30 p.m. for Taizé, an ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer service designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song, and silence. Midweek Holy Eucharist: Every Wed. at 12:10 p.m. for Holy Eucharist followed by community lunch (suggested donation, $5). Choral Evenson every second Wed., followed by supper and Christian Formation discussion. Evensong is a sung service of evening prayer, psalms, canticles, and scripture readings. Ancient part of the Anglican tradition, ever renewing the soul. Sung by Choir of St. Paul’s. spechurch.com. 910-762-4578. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St.

SMART DEVICE MEETUP

Fri., 10am: Stressing out over a ‘smart’ device? Interested in reading ebooks? This weekly meeting offers tips and hands-on help with the devices in your busy life. Bring your technology questions, fully charged device, library card, and the passwords to any accounts you want to explore. Attendance free; space limited, so please register, www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-798-6385. Librarian Teresa Bishop at tbishop@nhcgov.com or 910798-6385. NHC Pleasure Island Library, 1401 N. Lake Blvd.

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each month feat. musical and brewing talents alongside an open mic night, as well as the opportunity for homebrewers to share, sample, and trade their creations: an evening of beer and an open stage. PA and equipment provided.

All genres and beer styles. 4pm, free. 910-8210362. 7250 Market St. RIVERFRONT FARMERS’ MARKET

Sat, 8am-1pm: An open-air market in historic downtown Wilmington, NC along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Featuring local growers and producers selling vegetables, fruits, baked goods, seafood, honey, meats, eggs, plants, NC wines, pickled products, goat cheese, cut flower bouquets, dog treats, herbs and more.

Artisan works of pottery, jewelry, woodwork, silk screened clothing, home décor, leather goods, all-natural bath, body & home products. www. riverfrontfarmersmarket.org. 5 N. Water St.

POPLAR GROVE FARMERS’ MARKET

On the front lawn every Wed., 8am, at Poplar Grove Plantation. One of the special qualities of a farmers’ market is the interaction with the farmers growing and producing fresh produce, landscaping & bedding plants, or meeting herbalists growing herbs and mixing scented salves and oils, bakers creating homemade cookies and desserts, and artisans making handmade soaps, cutting boards, jewelry, and accessories for home, hearth and garden. Locally prepared foods and drinks will keep you satisfied while you’re here, and make an easy lunch or dinner when you leave. Vendors vary somewhat weekly.

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tours LITERARY HISTORY WALKING TOUR

Explore the rich culture of our talented Southern town with a 90 minute walking tour of the literary history of downtown Wilmington, NC. Visit “The Two Libraries.” Walk the streets of your favorite novels, and stand where Oscar Wilde did when he lectured here. Saturdays, 1:30pm, Old Books on Front St. 249 N. Front St. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1282390

CONFEDERATE WALKING TOURS

Experience Wilmington’s people, history and architecture in the late antebellum period and during the conflict, conducted by noted Wilmington historian Bernhard Thuersam Walk in the footsteps of George Washington, James Monroe, Daniel Webster, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis and more. In-depth 90-minute tours are by appt: 910-619-4619 or bernhard1848@gmail.com. Personalized tours downtown and local forts available. Foot of Market St. www.cfhi.net.

CAM WEEKLY EXHIBITION TOURS

Cameron Art Museum allows participants to explore current exhibitions with Anne Brennan, CAM’s executive director, in a new series of public tours. Free for CAM members. Wed., 1:30pm.

3201 S. 17th St.

INSIDER’S TOUR

Explore the history of your community at Cape Fear Museum. Take the Insider’s Tour offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Tours are free with admission and include a “behind the scenes” sneak peek. Pre-registration is required: 910-798-4362 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com.

Free w/general admission or membership. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

GHOST WALK

6:30 & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admis-

sion charge. Water & Market sts. RSVP rqd: 910794-1866. hauntedwilmington.com HISTORY WALKING TOUR

A two-hour exploration of downtown Wilmington with author Dan Camacho! A $10 donation is suggested. www.bellamymansion.org or email info@bellamymansion.org with any questions.

Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St.

OAKDALE FLASHLIGHT TOUR

July 15, 8pm: Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historians, Chris Fonvielle, Robin Triplett and Superintendent Eric Kozen. Each of these historians will lead you through the cemetery and speak about the history of Oakdale, Civil War veterans, Funerary Art as well as a taste of Oakdale’s prominent citizens.Tour is from 8:00pm till 10:00pm. Cost is $15.00 per person and you must supply your own flashlight. Tours cancelled in inclement weather. 520 N 15th St.

support groups TRANGENDER SUPPORT GROUP

Facilitated by licensed therapists in a private and safe location. Four free monthly support groups for parents and family, children and teens, young adults, and older adults. All are phone screened for safety. Group information is given at the time of the screening. Please contact Nova Swanstrom MA, LPA for more information. (910) 343-6890 x3009

WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP

Middle school and high-school students: Wilmington Pride and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation have joined together to create and facilitate a youth group for children/youth (middle school and high school) who are LGBTQIA, plus straight allies. A safe space for kids to talk about orientation, gender, racial equality, political consequences, religion, self harm and self-care.

Needed: youth facilitators, especially those who are trained to work with kids, and speakers to talk about important topics. Meets Thurs., 7:30pm, UU Congregation of Wilmington, 4313 Lake Ave, (across from Roland Grise Middle School). Sue Graffius: dre@uufwilmington.org).

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Life Community Church, located inside Independence Mall, will have a recovery meeting every Monday evening at 6:30 pm starting with fellowship followed by a large group meeting at 7pm. Support groups for men and women follow at 8 pm. The meeting is in the Extension located across from Branches bookstore and the church auditorium. Jodie: 910-547-8973, 791-3859 or Lifecc.com. 3500 Oleander Dr.

ARIES (Mar. 21–April 20)

It’s not your birthday, but I feel like you need to get presents. The astrological omens agree. In fact, they suggest you show people this horoscope to motivate them to do the right thing and shower you with practical blessings.

Wwhy exactly do you need such rewards? Now is a pivotal moment in the development of your own ability to give the unique gifts you have to give.

If you receive tangible demonstrations that your contributions are appreciated, you’ll be better able to rise to the next level of generosity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Other astrologers and fortune-tellers may enjoy scaring the hell out of you, but not me. My job is to keep you apprised of the ways life aims to help, educate, and lead you out of your suffering. The truth is, Taurus, if you look hard enough, there are seemingly legitimate reasons to be afraid of pretty much everything. But that’s a stupid way to live, especially since there are also legitimate reasons to be excited about pretty much everything. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to work on retraining yourself to make the latter approach your default tendency. I have rarely seen a better phase than now to replace chronic anxiety with shrewd hope.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

At least for the short-range future, benign neglect can be an effective game plan. In other words, Gemini, allow inaction to do the job that can’t be accomplished through strenuous action. Stay put. Be patient, cagey and observant. Seek strength in silence and restraint; let problems heal through the passage of time. Give yourself permission to watch and wait, to reserve judgment and withhold criticism. Why do I suggest this approach? Here’s a secret: Forces currently working in the dark and behind the scenes will generate the best possible outcome.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

“Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions,” wrote Ralph Waldo Emerson. “All life is an experiment.” I’d love to see you make that your operative strategy in the coming weeks, Cancerian. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, now is a favorable time to overthrow habits, rebel against certainties, and cruise through a series of freewheeling escapades that will change your mind in a hundred different ways. Do you love life enough to ask more questions than you’ve ever asked before?

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If you’d like guidance on how to run wild in the woods or in the streets without losing your friends or your job, press 2. If you want to learn more about spiritual sex or sensual wisdom, press 3. If you’d like assistance in initiating a rowdy yet focused search for fresh inspiration, press 4. For information about dancing lessons or flying lessons or dancing-while-flying lessons, press 5. For advice on how to stop making so much sense, press 6.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

The cereus cactus grows in deserts of the southwestern U.S. Most of the time it’s scraggly and brittle-looking. One night of the year, in June or July, it blooms with a fragrant, trumpet-shaped flower. By dawn the creamy white petals close and start to wither. During that brief celebration, the plant’s main pollinator, the sphinx moth, has to discover the marvelous event and come to gather the cactus flower’s pollen. I suspect the scenario has metaphorical resemblances to a task you could benefit from carrying out in the days ahead. Be alert for a sudden, spectacular, and rare eruption of beauty you can feed from and propagate.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

If I had more room here, I would offer an inspirational Powerpoint presentation designed just for you. In the beginning, I would seize your attention with an evocative image my marketing department had determined would give you a visceral thrill (like, maybe, a Photoshopped image of you wearing a crown and holding a scepter). In the next part, I would describe various wonderful and beautiful things about you. Then I’d tactfully describe an aspect of your life that’s underdeveloped and could use some work. I’d say, “I’d love for you to be more strategic in promoting your good ideas. I’d love for you to have a well-crafted master plan that will attract the contacts and resources necessary to lift your dream to the next level.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

I advise you against snorting cocaine, MDMA, heroin, or bath salts. If you do, don’t lay out your lines of powder on a kitchen table or a baby’s diaper-changing counter in a public restroom. Such places are not exactly clean, and you could end up propelling contaminants close to your brain. Please, observe similar care with any other activity altering your consciousness or changing the way you see the world. Do it in a nurturing location to ensure healthy results. P.S. The coming weeks will be a great time to expand your mind if you do it in all-natural ways, such as through conversations with interesting people, travel to places that excite your awe, and encounters with provocative teachings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

In late 1811 and early 1812, parts of the mighty Mississippi River flowed backward several times; earthquakes were the cause. Now, more than two centuries later, Sagittarians have a chance—maybe even a mandate—to accomplish a more modest rendition of what nature did way back then. Do you dare to shift the course of a great, flowing, vital force? I think you should at least consider it.

In my opinion, the great, flowing, vital force could benefit from an adjustment that you have the wisdom and luck to understand and accomplish.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You’re entering into the uncanny zone, Capricorn. During your brief journey through this alternate reality, the wind and dew will be your teachers. Animals will provide special favors. You may experience true fantasies, like being able to sense people’s thoughts and hear the sound of leaves converting sunlight into nourishment. It’s possible you’ll feel the moon tugging at the waters of your body and glimpse visions of the best possible future. Will any of this be of practical use? Yes! More than you can imagine. And not in ways you can imagine yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is a rare grace period when you can slip into a smooth groove without worrying that it will degenerate into a repetitive rut. You’ll feel natural and comfortable, not blank or numb, as you attend to your duties. You’ll be entertained and educated, not bored, by exacting details. I conclude, therefore, it will be an excellent time to lay the gritty foundation for expansive and productive adventures later this year. If you’ve been hoping to get an advantage over competitors, and diminish the negative influences of people who don’t empathize with you, now is the time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

“There is a direct correlation between playfulness and intelligence, since the most intelligent animals engage in the greatest amount of playful activities.” So reports the National Geographic. “The reason is simple: Intelligence is the capacity for learning, and to play is to learn.” I suggest you make these thoughts the centerpiece of your life in the coming weeks. You’re in a phase when you have an enhanced capacity to master new tricks. That’s fortunate because you’re also in a phase when it’s especially crucial for you to learn new tricks.

The best way to ensure it all unfolds with maximum grace is to play as much as possible.

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